1971 Evinrude 4 HP

Rick.

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Just purchased this motor. I cleaned it up a bit, gave it some new gas and it started right up. I ran it for about twenty minutes (at idle speed) in a barrel and then I checked the leg oil. The leg oil was greenish milk color and looked to be very old. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where the water might be coming into the leg. There was very little water visible in the drainage, maybe a few drops at most. Any other pointers related to this motor would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick.
 

tx1961whaler

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Re: 1971 Evinrude 4 HP

I'd put new oil in the leg and run it a bit more. That stuff you saw may just be condensation, or a bit could have leaked by the seals before they "unset".
 
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