Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

[Pogo123]

When I went out to the shed to look over my 2001 Tohatsu 15D2 before taking it out for the season, I noticed a very small puddle of oil just under the foot and just behind the prop. Checking it for a day reveals it leaks about a drop about every hour ... maybe a bit longer.<br /><br />The engine didn't see much use last season, so it's been 8 or 9 months sine it was last run.<br /><br />An aquaintence tells me to not worry about it .. to run it and it'll probably re-swell the seal and cure itself. ... Maybe.<br /><br />I might try it, but am leery ... I've seen'em get worse, but never better.<br />2 things ... 1. anyone ever hear of a slight prop seal leak curing itself? ... and, <br />2, how much of a problem is it to change that seal?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

No, they don re-seal and it takes about 15 minutes to replace a propshaft seal.

 

[Pogo123]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

Thanks Elvin ... ..... cryptic, but very useful.<br /><br />That being the case indicates that I'll find the prop seal easily accessible and removable merely by pulling the prop.

 

[greengrass]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

Hi they do not reseal, you must replce it.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

Two bolts hold the propshaft carrier in the gearcase. Remove them, ease the carrier out and R & R the seal.

 

[Pogo123]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

Thanks Elvin and Greengrass ... sounds simple enough. <br /><br />I've torn down motorcycle racing engines to a pile of parts and put them all back together right many times, but ... I've only had some experience with the simple carb and ignition repairs/set-up on outboards and have never touch anything below the powerhead.<br /><br />This, however, doesn't sound like rocket science. The local dealer is getting the seal, so in a few days all should be finished.<br /><br />Thanks again ...

 

[Pogo123]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

btw, Elvin ... where in Tampa are you?<br /><br />I lived in Apollo Beach in 87 to 89 and Tampa proper 90 to 92 ... neat locale ... still miss it.<br /><br />BAcck then I was flying Lears for American Jets out of Tampa Int'l and teaching Golf in Apollo Beach.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

1/4 mile N of Nebraska and Fowler....The baddest part of town. When we open and close we have to ask the crack addicts to move away from the doors

 

[Pogo123]

Re: Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

After leaving Apollo Beach, I lived just outside the Tampa Int'l back gate on Hale Avenue - 3 blocks from the stadium ... very similar situation. <br /><br />A guy I used to fish with lived near the "Riverview Restaurant, just south of the dog track ... he had it even worse, but ... I liked that area very much and miss it.