leaking lower unit 97 25 Johnson, water from upper exhaust how bad ?

Well heres my deal , I am busier than a ..... fill in the blanks , anyway I leave for a trip up North for Eyes the end of next week and when I changed my lower unit lube I had water! I ran the boat today and it runs good except the two nickle sized exhaust vent holes above the water line near the mount pivot have water coming out of them , I dont know if this is normal or very very bad I dont remember seeing water come out of there in the past.Will running the boat next weekend cause alot more damage than just replacing a seal kit!!I will install the seals when I get back. I changed the lube after I ran today and yes it is a little milky. I figure I could change it again a few times during the trip but what kind of risk am I taking.

Re: leaking lower unit 97 25 Johnson, water from upper exhaust how bad ?

As far as the exhaust relief holes . Water coming out of them is A OK . Normal.<br /><br /> Id be sure the drain/ fill screw washers are in good condition . <br /><br /> And keep an eye on your lower unit lube. If the oil you drained looked milky, it may be. <br /><br /> Where a little water got in by the screw seals . <br /><br />Alot of people dont change them, as they should. ie: when you change lower unit oil.<br /><br /> As long as it shifts and operates normally . <br /><br /> You should be fine . <br /><br /> After your trip you can reseal/ try to see what problem is.<br /><br /> Good- Luck,<br /><br /> KYHunter

Re: leaking lower unit 97 25 Johnson, water from upper exhaust how bad ?

Thanks a bunch for the reply and while I am at it for serving to keep us safe. Off to the great North I go!

Re: leaking lower unit 97 25 Johnson, water from upper exhaust how bad ?

Wow, dont I feel stupid.<br /> That petty officer deal is just for the site isn't it? <br />Well then thanks for the info to keep me safe and all that stuff. <br />Boo Yah.

Re: leaking lower unit 97 25 Johnson, water from upper exhaust how bad ?

Thats OK. I served on a nuc. sub for a time . <br /><br /> So you really weren't off by much . LOL.<br /><br /> KYHunter