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Old 19-07-2021, 04:05   #1
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Autohelm oil leak

Hi guys I have an old autohelm drive that is dropping some oil out if the 2 areas iv marked with arrows. Can I just top it up with oil? If so do I pull auartvthe black housing to get to reservoir?
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Old 19-07-2021, 04:21   #2
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Re: Autohelm oil leak

Considering that it’s an electric linear drive I’d be really impressed if you were able to locate the oil reservoir!

It’s probably just dripping old grease.

https://forum.raymarine.com/showthread.php?tid=1943
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Re: Autohelm oil leak

Forgive my ignorance! Do you would not be too concerned?
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Nothing to be concerned about. The unit contains no oil.

If you look at the link I provided it shows what’s inside the drive.
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