Leak at prop shaft?

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Trevornollmeyer

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I checked for a similar post, but couldn't find anything so here goes:

Just got our boat out of storage. When I lowered the motor, I noticed a small amount (maybe an ounce) of what I think is gear oil in the center of the prop. I had changed the gear oil before I put it up last year. I also left it full of fuel with a stabilizer in it at the end of last season.

Is it common for fuel/oil to seep from this location? If so, is it a problem?

If it's gear oil, how difficult is it to change the prop seal on a '97 120 horse Force?

Any help would be appreciated.
 
roscoe

roscoe

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Re: Leak at prop shaft?

Yes fuel residue will drain out the prop as that is the route the exhaust takes to exit the motor.

Or, it could be a propshaft seal.
 
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