Search results

  1. J

    Water ! Water ! Water!

    1994 Force 90hp OB. Took it out once. Checked gear lube. Yellow and Milky. Changed lube and drain/fill plug gaskets.Took out again. Same lube condition. Pulled prop and retainer ring. Outer rear seal looks ok. Do not have puller to remove bearing spool.---Removed lower unit.Alot of water came...
  2. J

    Lower Gearcase Seal Replacement

    On '94-90hp OB some water shows up in the gearcase. I am relatively new to outboards but mechanically capable. Can anyone give me an idea of what is involved to replace the seals to prevent water in gearcase? Steps to take? pitfalls to avoid? Tools required? The Manual describes the assembly but...
  3. J

    115 Mercury Foaming

    I just purchased a 1985 Merc 115HP. It has been sitting for a year. Cleaned carbs. Cranked right up and sounds great, but I'm getting oily foam out of the right exhaust port. It was on it's side for about 5 hours. Could gear oil get up there from sitting on its side that long? Any help would be...
  4. J

    Transom Rot??

    I am in the process of restoring a 1987 Marathon Weekender. When I removed the stern light assy. I found the wood in the hole was very wet and soft. The rest of the transom area is firm and hard when you bang your fist on it( inside and out ). It has since dried out a little when exposed to...
Top