Bayliner 175 20hr Svc - Pt2 Gear Lube Change Bayliner 175 20hr Svc - Pt2 Gear Lube Change by spnd 12 years ago 9 minutes 53 seconds 129978 views This video outlines the steps to complete the gear lube change on the MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Sterndrive.
Bayliner 175 gear lube. Didnt think much of it until this week when I checked on the boat and now see a large spot of oil under the stern drive and the reservoir is about 2 low. I bought a boat this morning and it has 43 litre mercruiser. How much gear lube do I need-gctid484983 06-22-2013 1232 PM.
Im not sure why its low. 457 of these boats had ventilation problems in the engine space. The Bayliner Capri is the build of a boat that had the most problems identified.
When I bought the boat 2 months ago it was just above the fill line. I just had the engine rebuilt and on the first trip to the lake I noticed I was leaking about 1 - 2 oz of gear lube per hour - the gear lube was leaking at the motor side and not in the drive as the oil was clearly visible in a bit of pooled water under the motor at the bilge. Sure there are boats that sell for less money but those models dont include a 135 hp MerCruiser stern drive.
If the lube looks bad and you suspect a problem FIX the problem before placing the drive back into service. This gear lube capacity chart is limited to recent models and has been developed to aid in determining how much gear lube to have on hand when servicing a. Whether its a boat for watersports a roomy deck boat for the whole family a stable platform for fishing or an open-bow boat for a weekend cruise theres no better choice than Bayliner.
Check the links to charts below for factory recommendations for marine engine oil gear lube capacities. Electrical System 175 Owners Manual Supplement 12-Volt DC System Battery The battery supplies electricity for lights 12-volt accessories and engine and generator starting. The boat is 3 yrs old.
If the lube was simply old and smelly it is a good idea to flush the drive one. I bought a boat this morning and it has 43 litre mercruiser. Reservoir Gear Lube Level.