1968 Evinrude 3hp 3806A lower gear case oil leaking out exhaust erea drain hole

[racerone]

The simple things first.-----Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4", yes or no ?----And the head gaskets are not the highest quality on those.----A compression test might help.

 

[Crosbyman]

read

Adjusting the Slow Speed Needle​

do same basic concept for high speed


http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repa...Johnson 3 HP 1952-1967 Carburetor Tune-UP.htm

 

[Steelhand]

Thanks for all responses. I'll get it out on the boat at the lake the next tolerable day and apply advice. I don't want to run it in the big can any more, too much clean up. I just hope a ranger doesn't stop me to check for legals, he'd probably pull his side arm when sees the oil slick that little jewel is leaving LOL!

 

[Crosbyman]

just run it on synthetic oil...xd100 is $$$$ but it will clean the innards and leave next to no il slick or fumes behind you.

 

[Steelhand]

synthetic oil...xd100....I will defiantly do just that. I'll do it for my 79 6hp and 84 8hp Johnsons? I do not mind spending extra for good motor products and better breathing while trolling. ​

 

[lindy46]

Once you're on the lake, you'll hardly notice an oil slick when running - it's just very obvious when running in a small barrel. My 3hp Lightwin (1958) just smokes a little and I never notice an oil slick when trolling. And I'm running a 16:1 ratio.