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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by robsjeep
You likely did damage to the tranny driving with the fluid drained, and all that oil in the motor can cause the oil to be whipped into airy froath by the crank, and an airy froat causes low oil pressure which can harm bearings and such. My guess, and it is just a guess is more damage was done to tranny than motor.
Agreed. Getting the Dex/Merc into the AW4 was my first priority. The oil pressure stayed steady at around 40psi and when I first drained it yesterday there were a few bubbles on top but not frothy- and the performance seemed fine. I was surprised.
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Be aware of the level and color of the fluid. See how it performs.
It will likely be fine.
I hope so!!!
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