I have an 18 hp Evindrude (1967) that has been on the transom for the previous 4 years I have owned the boat. This winter was a little more harsh than others and I decided one evening to pull to motor and place it in the garage. I placed it horizontally on the ground and it sat very stable until early this spring. <br /><br /> When I placed the motor back on the transom I noticed a little streak of oil that had run down the lower unit from the seal between the oil case and the main shaft body. I forgot to drain the oil before I put it on the floor! The oil did not drain to the point it even got to the floor but I'm concerned the seal will leak either the oil out or let water in now.. <br /><br />Its a great little motor and I don't want to cause more problems that I might have already. <br /><br /> Does anyone have an opinion on whether this is a problem or not? Should I take it to the mechanic or change the oil as I have done and take a chance everything is fine. <br /><br />Thanks for any advice.
