mcurcio1989
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 30, 2011
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I just got the motor running (carb issues) and after tuning it on the stand / hose the next morning I noticed some oil under the prop. I pulled the prop and the seals directly behind the prop on the shaft do not look to be leaking at all. However there was a lot of water / oily buildup in whole exhaust / lower unit housing. I changed the gear oil and didn't notice any water or low level but I really don't have a good gauge for the level. Is that normal from the exhaust?
Are there any seals on the back side or is that the only point that could leak. - I really don't think anything is leaking from the prop side of the shaft. I know there are some o rings in the back but those leaking seems unlikely.
The boat is in the water now and I am going to pull it out tonight and change the oil again to verify that it is oil from the exhaust but in the mean time I wanted to double check my thought process
Are there any seals on the back side or is that the only point that could leak. - I really don't think anything is leaking from the prop side of the shaft. I know there are some o rings in the back but those leaking seems unlikely.
The boat is in the water now and I am going to pull it out tonight and change the oil again to verify that it is oil from the exhaust but in the mean time I wanted to double check my thought process