West bend 7.5 hp outboard motor serial number 571 597. Gear box oil leaked out

[bemexem]

Hello,

Just got myself West bend 7.5 hp outboard motor serial number 571 597 .
I started it briefly, but later found that Gear box oil had leaked out and gears are covered in greasy gank.
What is the best way to clean it out; and also where is the impeller in located on this motor?

Could somebody help me please.

Thank you

 

[F_R]

It would help if we had an idea what year/model the motor is. Can you post some pictures of the gearcase? Use some mineral spirits to clean the parts.

 

[Mohawkmtrs]

"The water pump is mounted in the lower unit driveshaft housing (upper gearcase)"...in other words, the usual location.

 

[brim_buster]

Thats because greasy gunk is grease not oil. Lubriplate grease you can get at Napa or online

 

[silver_bay]

It would help if we had an idea what year/model the motor is. Can you post some pictures of the gearcase? Use some mineral spirits to clean the parts.

Looks like 571.597 is the model number for a 1956 Elgin 7.5hp