4 cycle oil coming out of exaust and small hole in lower unit

[Rielcrazy]

I have a 2005 5 hp Honda 4 stroke kicker. I took it off my boat the other day and put it on it's side for about 5 days while i was working on the boat. I put it back on yesterday and oil drizzled out of a small hole near the bottom of the lower unit (not the gear case drain) and exhaust (just ran out, havn't started the motor yet). It only has about 2 hours on it and was only run for the first time last year. I'm pretty sure it's 4 cycle engine oil because it doesn't smell like lower unit oil but i could be wrong.... Any ideas? I have none and am wary of starting it until I know whats wrong.

 

[gss036]

Re: 4 cycle oil coming out of exaust and small hole in lower unit

You probably laid it on the wrong side when you took it off the boat and oil drained through the carb. You will need to clean it up a bit and clean the spark plug, pull it a few times without the spark plug in the hole. Drain the carb bowl if possible. It will probably smoke a bit until you get the oil burnt out.

 

[Rielcrazy]

Re: 4 cycle oil coming out of exaust and small hole in lower unit

worked great, thanks for the help!

 

[kandil]

Re: 4 cycle oil coming out of exaust and small hole in lower unit

make sure you check the oil level and add what you lost or change it.