How to Change Outboard Motor Gearbox Oil Yamaha

[mrflorida55]

You did not have the motor level when you changed the oil. Therefore there would be less oil in the case which probably is not a big issue. Also you did not mention the washers should be changed when on each plug.

[leagueofotters]

Is it OK to lose a few milliliters before you get the bottom screw in?

[Reefari]

Isn't a problem, you fill up from the bottom of your gearbox, and you don't get any air then, and wiith the top bung done up you get an airlock which prevents the oil from draining out. Be as quick as possible putting the bottom bung in on the outboard leg and you should only lose a minimal amount which won't affect your gearbox.

Cheers Greg

[millzzish]

make sure theres now kanga danga kawalaroo,s in there sport

[memberson]

Hello,

I like this video, but I'm have a hell of a time when 87 Yamaha just started it up today Jane.all the mission coils. But is doing the same thing as last year runs only with the choke wide open or partially closed. I did a compression check today. All cylinders are 95 PSI or 98 PSI in that range.

I bought it online three years ago have not been able to get it to run. Still, it will not idle for longer than a few minutes then it dies need your help in this matter. Thank you

[Reefari]

Check your fuel or spark plugs aren't gummed up, Can't be too major, take it in to your local outboard yamaha motor dealer and sure they'll be able to sort it out. Good luck!!

Cheers Greg

[delmarian]

Nice vid. I'm guessing this will be pretty much the same for a lil mercury 5hp?

[Reefari]

Should be the same, Just follow the basics in the video,

Cheers Greg

[1996TheRocketman]

Ok thanks I'll check em out and look for problems  like you suggested

[1996TheRocketman]

Thanks I'll check that out when I get my 2011 bass tracker. Im trying to soak up as

Much info on maintaining a healthy boat and boat motor thanks for taking the time to answer back I'll use your advise. Nice vid again too!!!

[Reefari]

Check out a few of our other maintenance videos, well worth a look as well as how to service your 4 stroke motor, pretty easy really, Also keep an eye out for fishing line wrapped around your prop, can damage the seals to your gearbox,

Cheers Greg

[1996TheRocketman]

Thanks for making this, how usually often do you have to change the gear box oil and what kind do you recamend. Nice vid

[Reefari]

Most 4 stroke outboard engines are every 100 hours or once a year, and would stick with your outboard manufacturers recommend oil, your local marine dealer will stock oil and filters,

Cheers Greg

[Reefari]

An easy way to change your gearbox oil,

Cheers Greg

[meakesey]

is that a sunscreen tub or do you buy the oil like that?

[Reefari]

Just a bucket or tub to drain waste oil into from the gearbox. Make sure you use the manufacturers approved oil for the change.,

Cheers Greg

[meakesey]

@Reefari nah i meant the tub you were using to pump water into the gearbox

[Reefari]

That's a pump attachment you can bry from your manufacturer's dealer which screws into the bottom of the gearbox, and you pump the oil up from the bottom till it overflows from the top bung, Make sure you use oil, you don't want water in your gearbox, won't last long,

Cheers Greg

[meakesey]

@Reefari Thanks mate. time to service the 8hp yamaha 2 stroke

[Reefari]

with 2strokes, at least you don't have the sump oil to change, good luck,

cheers Greg

[meakesey]

@Reefari Yeah i know. I'm used to servicing cars and dirtbikes. a outboard is a new concept for me

[Reefari]

Pretty easy to change your outboard motor gearbox oil, give it a go,

cheers Greg

[minnoz874]

what about changing the drain bung washers????

[Reefari]

Good point again, you know you're stuff, they're are a couple of washers, graphite? which should be changed as well.

cheers Greg

[Reefari]

Thanks, Pretty easy really to change your Gearbox oil!!

Cheers Greg

[fresnedo]

Gracias , acabo de comprar una lancha y es muy bueno saber como darle el mantenimiento necesario.

Saludos

[GatorMac360]

with an accent like that he has to be right

[stdavross666]

@GatorMac360 what does that mean? what are you saying?

[Reefari]

Thanks, Well worth a try, just need to buy the pump,

Cheers Greg

[brann370]

nice vid, thanks!

[Reefari]

Good one, pretty easy really, and saves a few dollars on a gearbox service

Cheers greg

[telleszjdt]

Hey thanks for the vid. Helped out a bunch..