1975 Johnson 6HP Water in Lower Unit

[gnarbrah]

Hello again - While doing some basic tune ups to get my 6R75R back in the water I decided to check the lower unit gear oil. I noticed a small drip coming from behind the prop. When I opened the fill screws a bunch of water came out before the oil showed up. I'm guessing it's a bad prop seal? Is this a tough task?

Thanks!

 

[racerone]

It could be the shift rod o-ring.-----------Or the gasket under the water pump.----Or the seal on the driveshaft.----------Pressure test the lower unit to find the leak.--------Water in the lower unit can do big $ damage.