1979 Evinrude 15 hp Draining Water After Use

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JDusza

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Thank you for taking my question.
I have a project 15 hp that I have been working on. It's been running great. When I bring it in and tilt it up after use, water drains from the drive shaft column/housing for about 2 minutes. This seems like a long time for me but I am not used to this engine. Does this sound right? I have recently replaced the water pump and a couple seals on the lower unit. I think enerything is back in place properly, and, as I mentioned, the engine runs great. Does a few minutes to drain column water sound right?
Thank you,
Jim
 
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Re: 1979 Evinrude 15 hp Draining Water After Use

Seems like a long time, but its probably nothing. Could be that one of the drain holes is partially plugged. Nothing you could have done when you replaced the water pump would cause this. I wouldn't spend another minute worrying about it.
 
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Re: 1979 Evinrude 15 hp Draining Water After Use

motor need to be store in it's running position. i would not worry.
 
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Re: 1979 Evinrude 15 hp Draining Water After Use

Thank you for your response.
I shall not worry any longer!
So far, this is agreat little engine!
Jim
 
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