alpha 1 leaking gear lube?

[fishwithmitch]

My alpha 1 out drive lower unit is leaking a small amount of gear lube out of the water drain hole. It is a tiny hole located on the bullet shaped part of the lower unit in front of the prop. I pulled the lower drain plug to see if any water came out, and there was no water, just blue gear lube (in fact the lube looked like new). Any cause for concern?

[momay4000]

Yes - definitely a cause for concern. It could be a seal, especially if you recently pulled the drive, changed the impeller, whatever. It could be a sign that oil is leaking down the shaft and out the water drain/weep hole.

I'm not mechanic, but I think this not something to ignore.

Good luck - please post a follow up when you find out the cause,

- Chris