1981 Evinude E115TLCIH.<br /><br />Just picked up this outboard about a month ago. So I don't know any of the history on the motor. <br /><br />What I have done since I got it is:<br />1: Checked Plugs, dark, no deposits<br />2: Checked Compression, 116 psi in all cyl.<br />3: Changed water pump complete. <br />4: Rebuilt carbs, but did not adjust low speed mixture.<br />5: Sync.<br /><br />I hadn't put alot of time on the motor until this past Friday. When I loaded the boat back on the trailer I noticed some spent 2-stroke oil leaking down the lower unit. It was leaking six inches to the left of the exhaust relief holes where the lower unit housing meets the flaring below the lower engine cowling. (left looking from behind)<br /><br />Friday I was fishing and was idling for most of the day (4-5 hours) bumping in and out of gear to stay over structure. Had about a six mile run back to the ramp.<br /><br />When I did the waterpump I had to run out to the parts store to get gaskets for the exhaust extension tube inside the lower unit. The ones that were there were out of shape and appeared to be "pinched" in places like they weren't making a good seal. If I didn't get them in correctly could this cause the leaking from the upper driveshaft housing? <br /><br />I'm assuming that at idle, there isn't enough pressure to force exhaust out the prop. Instead it is supposed to exit the exhaust relief holes. What would cause the oil to show up as described instead of at the relief holes?<br /><br />If anybody has any ideas I would appreciate hearing them.<br /><br />pbailey
<br /><br />TMD