04-13-2006, 10:59 PM
Your seals are blown bro. If it's an older motor, probably dry rotted or sun damage. Check out this link:
[url "http://www.autorepairmanuals.biz/site/573683/page/183873"]http://www.autorepairmanuals.biz/site/573683/page/183873[/url]
That will take you to a site where you can order OMC repair manuals. Just match up the particular year and make of the motor with the according manual needed.
No, power steering fluid is different. If i'm not mistaken, though the density is similar, the "hydrolic" fluid associated with your trim is designed to withstand alot more "stress" than what automotive power steering fluid is. So make sure and put back what ever the repair manual you'll end up having to buy recomends.
Also, alot of times when you get repair marine parts, believe it or not, instructions come with the product. I'd check out some wholesale marine parts dealers online and ask if they offer repair guides with the specific parts you'll be needing.
Along with greasing my bearings on a regular basis, I make sure all the rubber seals that are exposed have a coating of oil on them. I have a jug of used motor oil I keep a cap on and I use old motor oil to keep them soft and prevent dryrot. Motor oil is like vasaline intensive care for any kind of rubber seal or cover.
Make sure you're using a high quality grease for your fittings on your motor as well. One way to check the quality of the grease is to see what the "dropping point" is. The dropping point is what temp the grease looses it's integrity. I look for atleast a 550 degree F. dropping point, or I don't waste my money. You should have grease fittings on your motor where the turning rod is and anywhere else there is friction or mechanical occurances.
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[url "http://www.autorepairmanuals.biz/site/573683/page/183873"]http://www.autorepairmanuals.biz/site/573683/page/183873[/url]
That will take you to a site where you can order OMC repair manuals. Just match up the particular year and make of the motor with the according manual needed.
No, power steering fluid is different. If i'm not mistaken, though the density is similar, the "hydrolic" fluid associated with your trim is designed to withstand alot more "stress" than what automotive power steering fluid is. So make sure and put back what ever the repair manual you'll end up having to buy recomends.
Also, alot of times when you get repair marine parts, believe it or not, instructions come with the product. I'd check out some wholesale marine parts dealers online and ask if they offer repair guides with the specific parts you'll be needing.
Along with greasing my bearings on a regular basis, I make sure all the rubber seals that are exposed have a coating of oil on them. I have a jug of used motor oil I keep a cap on and I use old motor oil to keep them soft and prevent dryrot. Motor oil is like vasaline intensive care for any kind of rubber seal or cover.
Make sure you're using a high quality grease for your fittings on your motor as well. One way to check the quality of the grease is to see what the "dropping point" is. The dropping point is what temp the grease looses it's integrity. I look for atleast a 550 degree F. dropping point, or I don't waste my money. You should have grease fittings on your motor where the turning rod is and anywhere else there is friction or mechanical occurances.
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