1956 30hp Evinrude Lower Unit Question

[Johnathan]

I have acquired a 30hp motor that has to my knowledge not been run since 1970 the last year it wass registered. <br />I am new to this motorboating..... Maintenance manual on order... Engine did not run when I got it. after cleaning and setting points, filling the lower unit with gear oil recommended by the local boat dealer, filling a 55gal drum with water this baby popped right over and idles smoothly (the neighbor says) <br /><br />After I was satisfied it was running ok I drained the water drum then thought I would check the lower unit again, well my oil turned a light brownish color .... like water got into it???? <br /><br />Is this Normal Or do I have a problem???

 

[tgissel]

Re: 1956 30hp Evinrude Lower Unit Question

You probably have a leak in the lower unit. First make sure all the screws are tight. I have a 1957 35horse that leaked also, you can order the lower unit seals on i-boats. Good Luck

 

[Stumpknocker]

Re: 1956 30hp Evinrude Lower Unit Question

Johnathon, I have a Seloc manual for that engine. I will look anything up you like. Give me a shout.

 

[Johnathan]

Re: 1956 30hp Evinrude Lower Unit Question

Thad, Thanks for the reply, I thought that seals might be the problem, will check that out when my manual gets here so I know what I am taking apart.<br /><br />Gil009, Thank you kind sir, I appreciate the lookup offer, I do have a manual on the way (me thinks it is) hopefully it will have the info I need to fix. Hope you are not in that storm path!

 

[Stumpknocker]

Re: 1956 30hp Evinrude Lower Unit Question

I'm afraid we are dead center. We are hoping it runs out of steam before it gets here. Absolute bullseye. We shall c.