I bought a used 15 hp 1985 from someone who I thought was trustworthy.
He said engine iwas serviced and ready to run, I did start and test in tank in neutral only. I checked lower unit oil to be on safe side and realized it was not at top of vent plug. I removed drain plug and discovered that the hole was basically welded closed or filled with an epoxy. My guess is that previous owner stripped threads and did this as a cheap fix. 2 Questions
Can I fill unit with oil through vent plug?
Did running it for 5 minutes in tank in neutral cause damage to water pump or lower unit since it had no oil.?
I took it to a local mechanic and he said my only option would be to replace lower unit since filling from vent hole would not allow air to escape.
Appreciate any advice
Thanks
He said engine iwas serviced and ready to run, I did start and test in tank in neutral only. I checked lower unit oil to be on safe side and realized it was not at top of vent plug. I removed drain plug and discovered that the hole was basically welded closed or filled with an epoxy. My guess is that previous owner stripped threads and did this as a cheap fix. 2 Questions
Can I fill unit with oil through vent plug?
Did running it for 5 minutes in tank in neutral cause damage to water pump or lower unit since it had no oil.?
I took it to a local mechanic and he said my only option would be to replace lower unit since filling from vent hole would not allow air to escape.
Appreciate any advice
Thanks