Robert Reiff
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The best thing to do is to tear apart the lower unit.  There is a seal for the drive shaft, prop shaft, an o ring on the bearing carrier at the end of the prop shaft.  Depending on the year of motor there should be a seal on the shift lever that comes out of … Read more
Robert Reiff
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You need to run the motor for 10 -15 minutes to get the oil warm.  Remove the upper cowling and remove the starboard side lower cowling (this will gain you access to the filter).  Trim the motor up slightly and turn it to the right slightly.  Remove the allen head drain plug on the side of the drive … Read more
Robert Reiff
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The way to winterize any Sterndrive engine is the same.  Start by running the motor on a hose to get the engine warm(15 to 25 minutes at idle).  Shut the motor off and use a oil change system to suck the oil out of the oil pan (this is done at the fill tube).  Change the oil filter … Read more