79 johnson 55hp elec

[bradish10403]

Im getting what i think is fuel mixture out of what looks like a small square weep hole in the front where the mid and lower meet. Is this an exhaust seal problem or is this ok. I quess it could be gear oil it is pretty dark, but doesnt seem thick enough. This motor has not been on the water in 2 yrs and has only been run on muffs recently, seems to run ok.
Any advice on how to tell whats wrong or what I should do next?

thanks
Sean

 

[Daviet]

Re: 79 johnson 55hp elec

I think you are talking about the drain for the exhaust housing. If you have been running it on a hose, you are probably seeing unburn't fuel mixture draining out of the exhaust housing, a normal condition.

 

[boobie]

Re: 79 johnson 55hp elec

Check your lower unit oil for any water and if it's okay take the mtr to the water, run the heck out of it and then check it.