slug coming out of propeller ?

kcjones

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So I have what looks like oil water mix but thick coming out of my propeller is this normal or is their something wrong?
its a 115 murc o/b 1982
 

steelespike

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Re: slug coming out of propeller ?

My guess is it is a lube they use to press the hub into the prop.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: slug coming out of propeller ?

It's normal. It is un-burned oil/gas mixture that was carried out by the exhaust. Quite common with a 2 stroke.
 

jigmister

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Re: slug coming out of propeller ?

gear oil from shaft seal? Check lower unit gear case oil
 

steelespike

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Re: slug coming out of propeller ?

It's normal. It is un-burned oil/gas mixture that was carried out by the exhaust. Quite common with a 2 stroke.
I think Bob hit on the head it is unburned fuel and as he said it is normal.
 
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