Gear lube oil

[JRegier]

So, I didn't know the shape of my motor when I bought it last year (1970 115 Evinrude), I sourced out some Premium blend oil and I just wanted you guys to see how the oil looked.

Should I have changed it?:lol:

 

[racerone]

Re: Gear lube oil

Was the motor running shortly before you drained the oil ?-----It does make a difference when you drain the oil.-----10 minutes or 2 days ?

 

[JRegier]

Re: Gear lube oil

I didn't start the motor, let it drain a couple hours, hooked up my pump to the vent and pumped some air in to push the oil out. Then I pumped some fresh oil into the vent and let most of that drain out, then filled it.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Gear lube oil

Since you have fresh oil mixed with the old, I bet the old looked more milky. Yep, it needed changing. Looks like you have moisture in it.

 

[boobie]

Re: Gear lube oil

Have the gear case pressure and vacuumed checked. That way you'll know if you have any leaks.

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Gear lube oil

Water cooled gears get expensive quickly