"water in lower end"Johnson 140 14EM2

[bparks1]

Turned over the motor today and no problems. I decided to change the lower end gear oil. It's the first time I ever saw water come out along with old black oil, smells like it got hot. "oh sH&*!. I've seen milky oil in other motors but never this 'texas tea' combo. I hope it's just the plug seals. Last time in water was 3-4 mos ago with fresh oil so maybe it seperated. Top end sounds great. Water in lower end. Please be something simple.<br /><br />Johnson 140hp Model "14EM2". SN? 185385.<br />What's the pressure test I've about in this forum?<br /><br />Driveway mechanic.

 

[bossee]

Re: "water in lower end"Johnson 140 14EM2

Hi BobbyP,<br /><br />>What's the pressure test I've about in this forum?<br /><br />Check Topic: "Leak test lower unit"<br />Might give you a hint how to test that.<br /><br />/Bo

 

[AndrewB]

Re: "water in lower end"Johnson 140 14EM2

Good advice, there is heaps of stuff on pressure testing l/units, especially recently. Don't forget to do a vacum test too, did you replace the fill and vent screw gaskets when you changed oil last, could be as simple as that.

 

[Bobby Powell]

Re: "water in lower end"Johnson 140 14EM2

Nice Name

 

[bparks1]

Re: "water in lower end"Johnson 140 14EM2

I bought the screw gaskets. I'll fill the gearcase put the screws with the new seals on. Then should I lower the motor into a large bucket of water (trash can) and look for bubbles like a bicycle innertube . I don,t have the tester.<br /><br />Where can I get the vacuum/pressure tester, on-line?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bob