66 johnson 60 hp

[61traveler]

i am new to boating and i am not sure if this a problem or not but after having
motor tipped up then put back down i have a little oil come out of a small
hole up by the level check hole is that normal or is there a problem ?????

 

[HybridMX6]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

If it's just 2 cycle oil (like what would come out the exhaust) then yes, the hole is just a relief for the water, and oil/water will come out of it that is left in the motor.

 

[61traveler]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

it is not 2 cycle oil pretty sure it is gear oil

 

[shipwreck]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

There are gear oils seals one for shift shaft and one for drive shaft in lower unit.
Is this a new motor for you? IF can change the gear oil in lower unit and see if have water in oil.

I have 1967 sport four 60 hp myself , had put new seal into.

 

[61traveler]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

this is is my first boat i will drain oil and check

 

[shipwreck]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

Go to dealer , they can tell how much gear oil and kind recommended.
There are two screw on bottom of lower fill and drain , which at bottom make sure you replace the nylon washer seal on the fill and drain screw. 30 cents at deal keeps the water out of lower unit.

 

[61traveler]

Re: 66 johnson 60 hp

does the oil ring for the shift rod go the same plate as the water pump there
was not one, and my manual does not show it