gear oil leaking inside prop johnson 9.9

[Jmac870]

Ran my 1976 johnson 9.9 today and after removing from water there is cream colored gear oil (which i just changed in lower unit) on the inside cylinder of the prop, any ideas how to fix this? Beginner here just for the record

 

[coolbri70]

Re: gear oil leaking inside prop johnson 9.9

do you have water in your gear oil? might just be 2 stroke oil from the fuel from your exhaust, which is normal

 

[Jmac870]

Re: gear oil leaking inside prop johnson 9.9

When i changed the gear oil a couple weeks ago it was definitely milky colored but that oil could have been in there for 30 years for all i know, i will drain a little out and see if it still looks new, i didnt realize 2 stroke oil turned milky colored like that. Thanks for the reply!

 

[boobie]

Re: gear oil leaking inside prop johnson 9.9

Any question about the G/C oil, have the G/C pressure tested.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: gear oil leaking inside prop johnson 9.9

When i changed the gear oil a couple weeks ago it was definitely milky colored but that oil could have been in there for 30 years for all i know, i will drain a little out and see if it still looks new, i didnt realize 2 stroke oil turned milky colored like that. Thanks for the reply!

It turns milky when water is introduced to the oil. You may have to reseal it......