possible lower end problems on a force 125

[southernpride]

I had cleaned the spark plugs the other day and put the ears on it and started the engine and let it run 2 or 3 times for i guess around 3-4 minutes each run just to verify that the skip was gone in the engine. Everything went great with that. But about an hour later I had walked behind my boat and noticed the there was oil draining off of the foot (small spot about the size of a tennis ball). A little concerned I followed the oil trail back up to 2 small holes (one on each side) on the bottom side of the fin on the foot. I don't believe it is great concern but I do want to ask your advice just to make sure it is not a seal or something in the lower end. My guess it is excess engine oil that did not burn off (remember I was cleaning spark plugs directly prior to this). Thanks for input

 

[Dave K.]

Re: possible lower end problems on a force 125

i have an 85hp, same thing happened & i asked the same question. was told unburned gas/oil coming out of a casting hole.

 

[roscoe]

Re: possible lower end problems on a force 125

If it smells and looks like gear oil.... problem.

If it smells like fuel, black in color, normal.

 

[southernpride]

Re: possible lower end problems on a force 125

thanks Dave and Roscoe, Like I said I was pretty sure that it was normal but still wanted to mention just for peace of mind. Thanks again.