1979 mariner 90hp inline 6 leaking oil

[rosser1]

finally got it to run and water coming out of pee hole, noticed oil coming from propeller area after seating over night. is the seal went bad, just took it running for 30 min. to see leak.? water usally comes from around propeller while running, is oil mixing with water for exhaust. what going on now??

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1979 mariner 90hp inline 6 leaking oil

Oil and water will come out prop hub under normal conditions. Smell the oil. If it stinks, it is gear lube, and you have a leak in the propshaft seals. If it smells like gas or motor oil, it is normal.

 

[rosser1]

Re: 1979 mariner 90hp inline 6 leaking oil

ok thanks i will go smell the oil coming out of prop. and let you know what i fing, it will be after a 12 day at work. thanks for help. i was getting worried about oil coming out!