Discharge from Prop

horaceman

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I have been having trouble starting my 1983 Johnson 90hp V4 for about a week. I managed to get salt water in the fuel system. This morning, I noticed a small puddle of something coming from the prop. The substance is black and kinda looks like grease but doen't feel the same as grease. Also noticed where this substance has leaked from seal where the prop is attached to the foot. Does anyone have any ideas what this stuff is and what could be causing it to leak out? Thanks for the help.
 

G DANE

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Re: Discharge from Prop

Hi Horaceman<br /><br />If you ran it on muffs, its probably only unburned 2strokeoil. It should smell bad and a little burned.
 

horaceman

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Re: Discharge from Prop

Yes, I was trying to run on muffs. I have been having trouble starting my engine ever since I got salt water in the fuel. Appreciate the response. Hope unburned oil is all it is.
 
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