I bet I’m just overthinking things, as usual. The LU is completely submerged usually so I don’t really understand why water inside the exhaust housing would be an issue. The exhaust passage will certainly allow water to enter up to the water line, right? And my weep holes aren’t intended to be...
It does have this port. But if I’m honest, I never paid it much attention so I can’t be certain if water comes out. There’s certainly evidence that some exhaust comes out though. Can you please explain it’s purpose?
10-4, thanks for this feedback. I’ll probably do the same but I wonder how much it really matters. I think there’s a weep hole passage right at the front of the gear case to allow water / unburnt oil to escape. I couldn’t find any re-assembly instructions in the FSM
Anybody? I’m thinking there might have been a thin liquid sealant from the factory to keep the exhaust from leaking out or water from leaking in.. it’s hard to tell though
Hi, I have a 2003 6hp Johnson 4stroke Outboard, model J6R4STS. I pulled he exhaust housing / midsection to service the pivot tube and the lower unit. Now I’m ready to button it back up but I’m at a standstill since I don’t know if I’m supposed to use some type of adhesive or liquid gasket to...
