Alpha One - Replace Shift Shaft Seal

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04-23-2023 | 06:29 PM

Shah Mat

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Alpha One - Replace Shift Shaft Seal

Our family bow rider ski/tubing boat has a slow leak coming from the shift shaft seal. How hard it this to replace?
Leaking is from # 36 in diagram

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/...30862/2686/160

04-23-2023 | 06:35 PM

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This is how i have done several.
kinda funny, sent this vid to close (in person) friend today also. Lol. Guess ‘tis the season

04-23-2023 | 06:37 PM

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I use same method for small bearings , bushings, and such in other items too / snowblower, snowmobiles, etc

04-24-2023 | 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesKemp

Replacing the shift shaft seal on a boat can be a relatively straightforward process, but the level of difficulty can vary depending on the specific make and model of your boat and the location of the seal.

Are you a computer / spammer ? I’m starting to think so.

04-24-2023 | 02:27 PM

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This is how i have done several.
kinda funny, sent this vid to close (in person) friend today also. Lol. Guess ‘tis the season

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rf8M_jHL-M

That's not the same seal I need replaced. Take a look at the diagram I linked, my seal is leaking gear oil. It looks like there is a complete housing available, but I can't find any info on changing it.

https://nuwavemarine.com/mercruiser-...-23-815921a20/

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