Water in oil

[carleton]

Where could the water be getting in the oil in the prop housing? For my 71 4hp Johnson model 4W71D.
Thank you
Carleton

 

[Daviet]

Re: Water in oil

Well, not knowing what you are working on. It could be prop shaft seals, drive shaft seals, seals on drain/vent screws, shift rod seal, solenoid cover gasket.

 

[boobie]

Re: Water in oil

Take it to a dlr and have it pressure tested. Takes the guess work out of it.

 

[boobie]

Re: Water in oil

Daviet, he did post the model #.

 

[Daviet]

Re: Water in oil

How could I have missed that! Old age, poor eyesight and near bed time.

 

[JB]

Re: Water in oil

The most common cause of water intrusion is failure to use new gaskets under drain/fill and vent plugs. It is so simple to eliminate that before tearing that sweet little Johnny apart.

 

[carleton]

Re: Water in oil

Does iboats have a sight to show the parts number for all the seals and gaskets?

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Water in oil

Does iboats have a sight to show the parts number for all the seals and gaskets?

Nope.
You can use http://shop2.evinrude.com or http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php

I still try to order from iboats if there are aftermarket kits available.