Outdrive Oil screw filings(lower)

halifax212

Changing out my drive oil on my Alpha Gen 2 this morning. First time in 3 seasons.  Should I be concerned with the small amount of filings on the screw plug?  This is my first time doing this . The dealer changed it out about 3 years ago when doing the impeller so I have no idea if this is considered natural wear and tear. 

Handymans342

That looks normal for 3 years to me

rasbury

Your going to have wear...shops will pull those plugs and show a customer to get work not necessary...

halifax212

Just what I was hoping to hear   Its still draining since it is only 35 degrees out!
Thanks Handy. 

Handymans342

Was that synthetic oil??

halifax212

not sure about what is coming out, but I have 2 bottles of HP gear lube from mercury going in.

halifax212

Nice, just read the bottle and says to change out every 50 hours if running in salt....thats me.  I will now do it annually.

halifax212

Thats great to hear as well Ras.  The rest of the oil was just a bit darker than the fresh.  She's all ready for winter now. Scheduled to go in the storage building next Saturday for 6 months.  Enjoy your winter/Spring boating in Florida.

Brian

Handymans342

Brian, join the Rinker family and fly on down!

Handymans342

Raybo3 is next

halifax212

Have a condo over in Margate and go down for a few weeks in March. Have to enjoy the "Family" from the shore. Thanks!

Handymans342

2 hours to my house, don't be shy

halifax212

Much appreciated.......thank you.