1989 force 85 hp outboard

[gjm]

my motor has always started hard. bog down on starting into forward. lower carb is leaking gas just had it in last year and was supposily cleaned out. now when i tilt the motor up ,then lower it, gearcase oil leaks out of the little holes on the lower flange below the drain plugs . one side has 4 holes the other 5. the two holes away from the prop one on either side leak the oil. these holes are not taped or threaded, i think they are drain holes of some sort. i dont think the gear oil should come out of these places. my clymer manual does not show these weep holes

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1989 force 85 hp outboard

If it is actually gear lube leaking out, something is wrong, likely the driveshaft seal.<br /> <br />But this oil may be exhaust residue that has accumulated in the leg of the motor. <br /><br />Decarbing the motor will help it overall, and will blow most of that gunk out of the exhaust in the process.<br /><br />Click and read: How to decarb.

 

[ztim]

Re: 1989 force 85 hp outboard

I'm going to try this too.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />Is that you Jer?

 

[gjm]

Re: 1989 force 85 hp outboard

thanks for the info. the gear oil is to thick to be anything else ya ,bob it is I, lol