Lower Unit Leaking Water

[koda dog]

I just bought motor it is 1990, 90 hp johnson seahorse.model # J90MLCTE.Had just replaced bearings and seals on propeller shaft. I also had pressure check on rest of motor.Am having some water coming out of lower unit where the four bolts are to upper unit and also there are two plates on each side of lower unit with four bolts in each that leak some water. Is this normal or do I need to fine out what is wrong. Motor runs great and have had it in water.

 

[REELSPORT]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

A little leakage there shouldnt hurt anything as long as it is not running hot.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

Welcome George<br /><br />So long as the water stays out of the gear case you are OK. Mine leaks like a sive on the trailer - Hmmmmmmm - I wonder if it leaks in the water??????

 

[koda dog]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

Originally posted by REELSPORT:<br /> A little leakage there shouldnt hurt anything as long as it is not running hot.

 

[koda dog]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

Thank you REELSPORT.Ever thing else seems to be OK. Always hook up hose to it when i come back from having it out and before i go out.Am trying to fine repair manual for that year and model.

 

[koda dog]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

Originally posted by SoLittle:<br /> Welcome George<br /><br />So long as the water stays out of the gear case you are OK. Mine leaks like a sive on the trailer - Hmmmmmmm - I wonder if it leaks in the water??????

 

[koda dog]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

Thank You SoLITTLE.Will keep a ckeck on gear case.I always hook up hose to it and run it before and after i take it out. Am trying to fine repair manual for that year and model.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Lower Unit Leaking Water

The OMC shop manuals are the best in my book.<br /><br />Please Solittle....no links to competitive sites. Thanks.