huntandhook
Seaman
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2005
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- 58
I went to change the lower end fluid today and when I opened the drain plug a stream of water came out rather than oil! After the gear case was about half empty some thick, dark, sludgy oil began to slowly exit the drain. I bought the motor last year and have only used it about 10 hours, mostly in fresh water. Its a 1979 Johnson 40 hp model # 40R79E. <br />I'm wondering how likely it is that I have damaged the gear case? Is it worth it to pull the lower end apart and change the gaskets or will I have to rebuild the gear case?