This could very well be a nonsense question but heard from a neighbor today that when you go to refill your v-drive oil it might need to be refilled from the bottom? I wanted to check and make sure before I tore into it. Thanks
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This could very well be a nonsense question but heard from a neighbor today that when you go to refill your v-drive oil it might need to be refilled from the bottom? I wanted to check and make sure before I tore into it. Thanks
No. You refill thru the breather on top. The breather is removed with a wrench. Remove the dipstick so that it will vent when filling.
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I just used the dipstick hole.
Thanks I figured as much you would fill through the dipstick hole or that breather but wanted to sure I appreciate it
I use the vent because it is a larger hole. A small funnel fits nicely.
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I fill through the dipstick hole with a small funnel and a rag around the base to catch what doesn't go down
I just hold the bottle about 2 feet above the dipstick hole and pour it perfectly down through the hole without spilling a drop. ;)
hummm... that sounds like a "hold my beer and watch this" momentQuote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
Turkey baster works to refill as well thru dipstick hole.
Sounds like your neighbor is thinking about a Mercury Alpha leg, which is filled from the bottom.
Yeah, I hate that when people get them confused.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSmith
I ask the wife if "she raised the prop" after it is on the trailer. She always says yep before I pull the boat out. Our signal to each other that we're ready.
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