1988 90 hp V4 prop seals

moonman

Seaman
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Oct 20, 2012
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Just noticed a small puddle of oil in yard where boat is sitting. Oil is coming from propeller. Can you replace the prop seals without taking the whole lower unit apart?
 

racerone

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This has been observed many , many times.-----Leakage may well be from oil running down the exhaust housing and normal.--------Gearcases are pressure tested to look for seals that may be leaking.
 

dazk14

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Jul 22, 2008
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As the guys above said.... The "OK" oil is usually very dark. You can crack the lower screw on gearcase to compare color and also to check for water intrusion.
 
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