Old motor, new problem

[jcreech1]

I have a 1980 Evinrude 150. I have been doing minor work on it for a few months. Yesterday I finished what I thought was going to be the last repair, but noticed a new problem. When the engine is running (on the muffs) it drips water from the bottom of the exhaust cover. Major issue?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Old motor, new problem

Probably not but it should be addressed. Its very simple to change both gaskets and very cheap. <br /><br />Its hard to tell from here how bad the leak is but water under the cowling is never a good idea.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[jcreech1]

Re: Old motor, new problem

It is just dripping at idle, but I am guessing that at WOT it would be pouring water out. I have never noticed it before, but I just replaced the deflectors, head gaskets and water jacket (overheating problem and deflectors were blocking water flow). I did not touch those bolts so I don't know why it would have just started doing it. Thanks for the help.