New gal having a problem with lower unit leaking oil on my 2000 johnson 70 hp

[HLOWE]

My motor stopped on me and it wouldnt start up again. I had to be pulled in and noticed as I was loading it on the trailer that it was just pouring out oil from my lower unit near my prop. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[ezeke]

Re: New gal having a problem with lower unit leaking oil on my 2000 johnson 70 hp

The oil was probably coming from the engine and not the lower unit, it just drains out there in the path of the exhaust.

If the gasoline line were restricted, the OMS pump would continue to pump oil into the engine, eventually causing it to stop, and leaving a large amount of oil to drain out.

 

[HLOWE]

Re: New gal having a problem with lower unit leaking oil on my 2000 johnson 70 hp

So now that it has been sitting for a few hours it should be okay ? I tried starting it while out there and it smelled like alot of gas, like I would have flooded it. Maybe it will start now? So It doesnt sound like a problem to you?

 

[HLOWE]

Re: New gal having a problem with lower unit leaking oil on my 2000 johnson 70 hp

I am hoping I didnt mess anything up by me trying to start it so many times. The water was real low and I was trying to get out of that spot but was going slow, I was scared I burnt up my motor or something. I am new to all of this and would like to learn all I can. Thank you!

 

[ezeke]

Re: New gal having a problem with lower unit leaking oil on my 2000 johnson 70 hp

You will need to find the reason that your fuel supply was restricted if that was the problem. .