Hole in lower unit

[moondude]

I am brand new to this boating stuff maybe someone can help. I have a 1965, Johnson, 75 hp, electric shift, outboard motor. On the lower unit about a half an inch south of the water intake, on the very bottom, is a tiny hole about 1/8 inch diameter. After I run the engine a small leak of cloudy, oily, watery substance drips out. Any idea why this hole is there and why is it dripping.

 

[Mas]

Re: Hole in lower unit

I'm not sure exactly where you're talking about, but more than likely it's a water drain hole. If so, it also drains excess unburned 2-stroke oil from the exhaust that mixes with cooling water inside the leg.

MAS

 

[F_R]

Re: Hole in lower unit

By south, you mean forward, right? Mas is correct. The hole is supposed to be there and what comes out of it is normal. Rest well.

 

[moondude]

Re: Hole in lower unit

Thanks to everybody for answering. I found out about search today, looks like my question has been asked before and twice since I posted, guess I'll check search first next time.......thanks again