79 Silverline
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2005
- Messages
- 32
I was just cleaning up my motor (1979 I6 90HP), when I noticed what appears to be a leak from the gasket between the crankcase and the intake manifold. Everything looks more nasty in the pic than it does in reality, I could just make out deposits of gummed up 2 stroke oil - leaking fuel/air?<br /><br />
<br /><br />I know that on a 2 stroke, the crankcase sees alternating vacuum and compression, and I'm probably getting a fuel/air leak at the junction between the crankcase and the intake manifold. What I'm wondering, is if I have to pull the entire powerhead to replace the gasket? I'm supposed to be going on a vacation in a week and a half, so I'd rather not if I don't have to. Any suggestions? Can I use epoxy or silicone to temporarily patch the leak until I can get it apart to fix it right? Thanks.