oil on lower skeg, is this nromal?

[BIGKASH]

changed oil awhile back looked good and clean not milky, motor sat for another 3 months started ran in gear and sat another 2 months, today i noticed that the lower skeg from prop down has lightly coated oil on it and a oil drop was hanging on at the bottom, <br /><br />is this normal ? . <br />is there a was to test the lower unit seals ?<br />is it hard to change seals out ?

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: oil on lower skeg, is this nromal?

Might be normal for your motor. But not usually normal per se'. Just change out the oil after a week or month or so of use.<br /><br />If you decide it still is an issue or just worries you, yes it's a serious mechanical task that might be acomplished with a repair manual, good supply of tools, and a mechanics skills/attitude.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: oil on lower skeg, is this nromal?

If the oil is black, it may just be unburned fuel mixture from the exhaust. If clear foot oil, I would have to agree this is not normal and may be a leaking seal.

 

[go4it36m]

Re: oil on lower skeg, is this nromal?

you can also have the lower unit pressure tested to see if it leaks

 

[BIGKASH]

Re: oil on lower skeg, is this nromal?

youre right jack it is really black oil, it is probally from starting it on the muffs...