How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leakage

[Bt Doctur]

How to install missing grease fitting, updated W measurements

I will be posting detailed instructions and maybe video showing how to install the missing grease fitting for the steering arm. I have done 2 already and its a simple fix.This housing will be used for the demo showing where, how deep, and what sizes to drill and tap complete with the measurements .
This housing(Alpha GEN II type) is from a 6 year old boat that was already showing signs of corrosion under the steering arm.

Done early enough ,it will save you the expense and trouble of cutting holes in your existing housing because water is leaking in.
Hope to have it up in a few days so keep watching.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Measurements included

http://vid57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/BtDoctur/DSCN2574_zps9bfb7b84.mp4

 

[Bucit]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

Can this be done without removing the outdrive?

 

[Jeremygavin]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

When is it too late for this to help? Once you have play in that pin? I think I might have a little leaking in my port assembly but I don't think there is play in the pin and bushing. With it help lube the seal and stop the leak?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

This procedure can be done with no dis-assembly of the housing . Just need a new battery in my calipers for the
mesurements.

 

[scoflaw]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

I endorse this totally, it works, and do it now before you have issues.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

This also shows the corrosion after only 6 years , 4 years lake water and where the hole ends up. I would think the sooner the better. It`s too late when you do start leaking water.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

The measurements areas follows: seal thickness .253 ,bushing width.458 , and bottom of case to the
center of bushing hole .500

Good Luck for the install and post your pics

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: How to install the missing grease fitting that prevents steeering arm water leak

Will try to keep this current just incase someone needs to have it done to their drive.