Mystery Hole leaking Oil

[baldwisa]

I water tested my 1964 Evinrude after replacing the water impeller. I noticed this small hole next to the upper gear oil screw. It looks like it suppose to be there. There was a consistent leak of oil coming from it. Wasn't sure if this is normal or am i missing a screw.

 

[nwcove]

i do believe thats a water drain hole. was the "oil" that leaked from it milky ? most likely just unburnt fuel /oil mixed with water.

 

[Vic.S]

You dont say what model!


but if if its black, smells burnt or of gasoline it is almost certainly just unburnt oil from the fuel, as nwcove suggests, coming from a leg drain hole.

It it was gear oil it would have the typical rotting cabbages smell of an EP gear oil

See the item on the Engine FAQs board entitled " Oil leaking around lower unit"
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...nit-by-iwombat

Always say what engine you are talking about. Year, HP and whenever possible model number.
Evinrude made many different engines in 1964

 

[baldwisa]

Thanks for the advise. Its a 60hp sportsfour. The link you gave was perfect