Oil From Lower Unit

[phipps]

I noticed a little oil seeping from the upper hole of my lower unit. The motor was sitting in the hot sun so I'm thinking it heated up and seeped out. Should I replace the seal?

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

From the level plug ? If so yes replace the seal but check the oil for signs of water. Milky appearance = water.

Drain and level plug washers should not be reused.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

If you have had any water intrusion then change out the seal and the oil.

 

[phipps]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

Thanks. It was changed last fall by the guy who stored the boat, but I don't know if he changed the seal. The oil that has seeped out looks nice and clean. I'll pick up a seal and replace it before we take it back out.

It is coming out of the level plug. The drain plug is dry.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

Thanks. It was changed last fall by the guy who stored the boat, but I don't know if he changed the seal. The oil that has seeped out looks nice and clean. I'll pick up a seal and replace it before we take it back out.

It is coming out of the level plug. The drain plug is dry.

Still drain a little and inspect it for the "milk shake" thing. Just to be on the safe side.

 

[phipps]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

Will do. Thanks.

 

[phipps]

Re: Oil From Lower Unit

Drained it and sure enough I had water intrusion. I changed the oil and seals. Boy the Evinrude pump is nice for putting oil back in!