SkaterDave

Thanks I will do. I just got a spare set so I will send these tired one in for a rehab. Do you have his contact info.

Craig Colabella, Colabella Peformance

407 498 0094

Sorry ! Forgot to mention that part.....Yes, we used the CNC'd Billet Aluminum ILO the OEM plastic seal holder. However, again, Please check the vertical drive shaft seal (I know I said prop shaft before)....Replacing the seal is suggested....Thoroughly inspect the metal/rubber contact point for sharp edges.

CcanDo

Thanks!

good luck do all you can for those lowers i went through 6 of them in about 55 hours there the weak link in those boats but awsome boat lots of fun try some weight 25 lbs a side just in front of your foot rest in the tunnell really helped mine be carefull can get flighty but fast

good advice ! From the research I have done the reson the PS seal leaks is because the shaft is carbon steel and it will rust under seal very inmportant to have it greased up . Also very important to have aftermarket shift shaft seal with hose and exp tank as it will let some fluid escape into tank when running hard . I just bought a few lowers and how hard is it to set pinion depth on 3 litre SM ?

from your nick name just wondering i don't recall any original skater's in Kuwait?
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I have had water in my 300XS lowers (one blew from water in lower) I just recieved the Taylor Marine drive shaft billett carrier with 4 seals ( merc is plastic with two seals) As far as the shift shaft seal, what is better the aftermarket billet shift shaft fitting going to a small black tube expansion tank in the cowling or the Taylor marine seal upgrade.

My thoughts are to use the shift shaft fitting to expansion tank, but why not have it go into the bilge area into a clear Bravo style container 1. you could always see the fluid (or water in fluid) 2.There would be twice as much fluid (cooler drive).
Any thoughts on this kind of upgrade??
Steve

Steve,
Thought about doing the same thing. Not exactly sure if there is enough room to install a large enough fitting to carry that much fluid. May work with the small tubing though. What I can tell you is that I have had the lakeside expansion tanks on my boat sine the motors were new and now have over 50hrs and have never seen any water or gear case issues.
When you get there tanks they come with a multi seal piece as well.

Is there a website or email address for the lakeside expansion tanks?

Thanks!