oil leaking at prop?

[strngcru99]

1992 88spl... just got it and after running it in the driveway and makin sure it shifted right i noticed oil on the lower unit in between the prop and the casing.... what seal is that so i don't sound like a total moron at the dealer... how much of a pain is it to change that seal

 

[joho5]

Re: oil leaking at prop?

there should at least be 1 oil retainer and an Oring.

 

[5150abf]

Re: oil leaking at prop?

What color was the oil?

Could be just unburned gas, the exhaust comes out the prop and alot of times you will get some running out, if it was black it is exhaust and that is just what they do.

Pull the prop and actually look at the shaft where the seal is and see if it is leaking there, ti will be a nice honey color if it is lower unit oil, might save you alot of time and money.

 

[strngcru99]

Re: oil leaking at prop?

i'lll pull the prop and check it but it was pretty black... the thing is it coming out behind the prop

 

[BaitThrower]

Re: oil leaking at prop?

Could be normal. I get this, moreso if flushign in a bucket/bag. If it is black or greyish black, probably just unburnt oil/gas mix as previous poster mentioned. It will leak from under the prop. That can be normal.