40hp Force loss of power

oldsockeye

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I have a 1996 40hp Force outboard that has a white/ foamy oil substance coming out of the lower sparkplug area. Have I blown a cylinder? Is it worth fixing and what's the average cost to do so.
 

pnwboat

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Re: 40hp Force loss of power

Sounds like water is getting into that cylinder. I would do a compression check. Maybe as simple as a head gasket or could be exhaust cover gasket. Head gasket is about $20. Exhaust plate gaskets (two of them) about $5 apiece.
 

oldsockeye

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Re: 40hp Force loss of power

Sounds like water is getting into that cylinder. I would do a compression check. Maybe as simple as a head gasket or could be exhaust cover gasket. Head gasket is about $20. Exhaust plate gaskets (two of them) about $5 apiece.
Thanks for the info, I will check the head gasket
 
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