1996 90hp merc O/B oil leaks

lpaton

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Neighbour just bought a 1996 90hp merc O/B. Oil leaks from reservoir cap when motor tilted. Bought new cap assembly and no change. Was this a common problem and is there a cap upgrade available?<br />thanks
 

bryanredfish

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Re: 1996 90hp merc O/B oil leaks

Are you sure it's leaking from the cap? There's usually a vent hole of some kind that sometimes sloshes oil out. I prevent this by only filling the reservoir about 2/3 of the way.
 

lpaton

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Re: 1996 90hp merc O/B oil leaks

From the cap. Can see it seep out. Tilt a little more and it drips. Tightened right up.
 
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