water leak from freezing

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sjs0246

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This is a '97 60hp Mercury on a 15 ft Whaler. SOMEONE did not do their winter maint and now with a hose on the water intakes there is a spray of water from in front of the lower unit. Inspection shows a small crack. Can this be filled with JBWeld or something similar to stop up the crack or am I looking at something major?
 
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Chris1956

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Re: water leak from freezing

You might post a picture. Normally outboard are self draining. The only normal danger is for water that got into the gearcase oil to freeze. Water external to the gearcase is not usually an issue
 
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sjs0246

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Re: water leak from freezing

Chris1956 said:
You might post a picture. Normally outboard are self draining. The only normal danger is for water that got into the gearcase oil to freeze. Water external to the gearcase is not usually an issue
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Have to wait until after the weekend. Thanks
 
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