oil leak around the prop

[tremere]

I just winterized my 90 hp evinrude, I have just noticed that there is a small amount of oil leaking out around the prop casing, we have just had our first few days of cold weather and until I read this forum I always left my motor tilted up and have just now started to store it in the down position. The oil came soon after winterizing and seems to have all but stopped.<br /><br />Any help or ideas? Thanks

 

[Frank I.]

Re: oil leak around the prop

Probably just oil residue from normal use plus the fogging oil.My engine does the same thing.Was there any water in the lower gear lube?

 

[tremere]

Re: oil leak around the prop

No there was no water in the gear lube. Glad to hear it is normal.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[redmopar]

Re: oil leak around the prop

Mine does that every time I fog it. Leaves a puddle about 1-2" in diameter. No worries.