1997 Maxum 3000 7.4 mercruiser Please help

[Mrpepperguy]

Can you guys watch my YouTube video and see if this piece is causing my oil leak. There's a piece that turns

Thanks

https://youtu.be/iUjnubnySs0

[mmwjr]

That’s the adapter for the remote oil filter. It should not be that loose which will cause a leak.

[Mrpepperguy]

So can remove the upper 2 hoses to tighten it?

[jparsons121]

Tighten the bolt in the middle. No need to remove hoses unless you need clearance to the center.

[mmwjr]

If it’s like the OEM adapter that’s on my boat you should remove it and install a new gasket then reinstall it snuggly.

With the OEM there is no center bolt as it just threads on like a oil filter.

[Mrpepperguy]

Thanks guys I fixed that but a week later more oil.....I found a hole in oil pan....Only way to fix this is to pull out motor???

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by Mrpepperguy

Thanks guys I fixed that but a week later more oil.....I found a hole in oil pan....Only way to fix this is to pull out motor???

Only long term fix, yes. How big is the hole? JB Weld May be a temporary fix if not too big of a hole.

[Mrpepperguy]

I used it last year and it's not holding up anymore just tired of all this oil in engine compartment

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by Mrpepperguy

I used it last year and it's not holding up anymore just tired of all this oil in engine compartment

Also risking engine damage if leaks gets too bad.