Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

[rlcasey]

i just bought this force 85 and brought it out for the first time today. when i got home i noticed that is was leaking oil something from a small hole on the lower unit. here is the pictures. it is the hole right under the nut with the oil streaks

 

[slackeribew]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

just my 2 cents worth get rid of it i believe they were made buy chrysler than pretty lack luster motor until mercury (i believe making them in the early 90's i'd try to get my money? good luck

 

[steelespike]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

Don't let slackeribew scare you.While I don't think much of the Chrysler/Force motors lots love them. The main drawback is a dwindling parts supply.
Very likely it is just normal exhaust residue.It will likely smell gassy not like gear lube.
If the gearcase is leaking there will be water in the lube when you drain it.The lube may appear milky like coffee with cream or if really bad just plain water present.You will get better Chrysler Force help in the C/F section.

 

[JB]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

Howdy rlcasey.

Welcome to iboats.

This sure looks like an engine topic to me. They aren't allowed in this forum.

I will move this to the Force Forum. for you.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

I don't see a hole under the nut with oil streaks. I do see the two drain holes, one on either side of the middle bolt if these are what you mean. These holes drain a blind cavity in the lower unit and yes, with running exhaust gas and oil will drain from them.

Like many people, (some of whom know nothing about outboards and just wish to spout off, and some whom have had bad experiences) slackerbrew for whatever reason believes that Chrysler and Force engines are junk. Your white Force is indeed simply a rebadged Chrysler engine sold by AMF Brunswick. The reality is that they run just as reliably as the other brands, although they do not run quite as fast.

If you enjoy your boat and engine, don't let his comments influence you.

 

[SweeperForce]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

+2 on what Frank said. Don't worry about all the naysayers Chylser/ Force will run forever if properly maintaned.

 

[rlcasey]

Re: Force 85 Leaking Oil from Lower unit

Thanks a lot gents for the advice. it seems to the consensus that i am either running to rich or it is just run off from it being winterized. and i am not really to worried about the rep of the maker this is my first boat and i am not going to start out with the lambo of motors i will learn on something cheaper