Milky Oil?

[Tourtney]

I was replacing the gearbox oil in an old johnson gettying it ready to go for the summer and I noticed the oil looked a little off. I would like a knowledgable opinion to tell me if it looks like water has contaminated the gearcase. If it has, I will most likely take it to a mechanic to replace the seals. By the way, it smells horrible. Also it has been sitting a while.

 

[Crosbyman]

pretty dark...may not be to bad imho water in oil usually make a for a brownish pale milk shake or.... pure water then oil if the gear case was sitting a long time

just replace it (cheap anyway) and recheck after a few weeks to see if the color changed much if not you are probably ok

​ some folks just change the oil one or two times per summer

​ lots of utubes on gearacases reseal jobs..and... shift rod seal replacement depending on engine size. you did not indiquate what you have

 

[garbageguy]

+1 on C'man's post

 

[boobie]

Take it to a dlr and have it pressure and vacuum checked. Takes the guess work out of where it's leaking.

 

[Tourtney]

Thought I would keep you guys updated... Here is a pic of the oil after it has been completely drained. It is more of a ruddy golden color along with the darker oil color and a little milky white in one spot at the top right.

 

[Crosbyman]

yep it is taking in some water... now how much do you want to spend on this

​prop seal.. shift rod seal ..... spagetti seal ....gear case sealer + labor 60-90$/H if you do not do it yourself



​ or a couple of wallymart gearcase oil tubes at $5 during the summer ..