Merc 60hp water in the engine oil

[neilp53]

I have a 2002 60 EFI.
While I was changing the spark plugs,
I noticed that the drive shaft housing had corroded where the water tube fits.
I removed the power head and lower unit.
I looked at the gasket surfaces on the adaptor
I replaced the drive shaft housing using new gaskets and a new water tube grommet.
I put a little R.T.V.around the water tube hole between the drive shaft housing and the adaptor plate.
I reassembled the engine and ran it for about 10 minutes in a bucket.
I checked the engine oil and found that the oil was emulsified.
Before I dismantle the engine again and check the water tube grommet and gaskets etc, any Ideas?

Thanks
Neil

 

[ledbeck]

Re: Merc 60hp water in the engine oil

I am having a similar problem with my 02 60hp merc. first noticed af a week long trip last month. changed oil and filter and have about 5hrs run/idle time and water is now in oil again (1/2qt) are the seals you speak of a common problem with this engine? help anyone??