oil leak lower unit

[sctom]

after running short time out of water oil leaks a bit from around prop, no evidence of water, smell of burnt oil/gas is this normal?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: oil leak lower unit

If your motor is running ruch a little might be normal. Check your lower unit for water intrusion.

 

[sctom]

Re: oil leak lower unit

thanks, CWO4 ret. here

 

[sctom]

Re: oil leak lower unit

best way to check for water intrusion?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: oil leak lower unit

best way to check for water intrusion?

Drain the gear lube out of the lower.If its had water intrusion you will see it in the oil.

I bet what you are seeing around the prop is unburnt fuel-oil mixture.
Very normal when running on the muffs especially if the motor has not been run much in a while..

 

[sctom]

Re: oil leak lower unit

thanks, appears what is happening, not ran since last year

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: oil leak lower unit

If it was gear lube leaking it would have that strong smell to it and be really thick..
I bet once you get it in the water and run it good it will be fine.
It never hurts to check the gear lube though..
I change mine 2 times a year just to be safe..