Water leak on lower unit of 1977 Johnson 85 hp outboard

[kerf]

I tried to attach a picture showing the water leak, but keep getting an ERROR. Invalid file data on IMG___jpg. Sorry.
I'll to explain. It is located above the fin, in the seal area of the lower unit.
Is it a concern? If so, do you have advise on the the repair?

 

[F_R]

If you meanwhere the lower unit gearcase bolts onto the exhaust housing, it is one of the most often asked questions. It is normal leakage and any water coming out there was destined to go out with the underwater exhaust anyway.

 

[jbcurt00]

Pix posting help

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/forum-rules-and-guidelines/9938375-photo-upload-tutorial

To uoload pix you need 3 posts and pix need to be under the max size of 700KB

 

[kerf]

Thanks for the response, very helpful