green goo under flywheel

[ronward]

from what I have read on here the green goo I have coming down the starter side of my motor is from the stator coils melting. model 50esl74m, how much time do I have left before replacement? not much goo right now. will it worsen or level out as I replace impeller and get everything else right?

 

[Daviet]

Re: green goo under flywheel

It will last till it quits, no way to tell for sure. It is an electrical componet and can fail at any time.
You best bet is to replace it.

 

[ronward]

Re: green goo under flywheel

I figured as much, one day it's gonna just quit. Can't really complain, I only paid $50 for the motor and it runs. Just needs carbs rebuilt. When the stator does go out, will I still have rope start or will I just be stranded?