Hello,
I understand from this forum the issue with engine (8V71TI in my case) oil leaking through seal into transmission. This is happening on my stbd side (tranny oil black), but not the port side (oil like honey). I poured through the tranny documentation and could not find any reference to a few questions.

Is there some tolerance for over-full (on the side that is getting the extra engine oil via the leaking seal)? Mine is about 1/2" above full (checked warm while idling). We're planning an 18 hour trek back down to Key West via Marco and I'm trying to decide how much oil to pump out of the tranny. I assume it is going to vent out into the bilge at some point so I want to prevent that. Assuming the vent is working properly, is there any potential damage from running over-full a certain amount?

I also couldn't find any reference to how much oil it takes to raise the level from the "low" line on the dipstick to the "full" line?

Any insights appreciated!!
Thank you,
Jerry