Stator Sticky Stuff

[DCSLADE]

(1973 50HP Evinrude)
I have brown sticky stuff dripping from the stator on to the top of the block. (back only)
Is this a sign of overheating or just an old stator? Is there anything I can do to stop it? It seems to function fine.
Thanks

 

[Walker]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

Its an indication of your stator on its way out. You can't fix it to my knowledge.

 

[F_R]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

'73s did that. You are lucky you got so many years out of it. Replace stator. New ones are better.

 

[DCSLADE]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

Does the entire ring assembly need to be replaced or can just the leaking module be replaced?
Thanks

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

The replacement of the entire unit is required.

 

[papasage]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

i have several used ones if you need one .

 

[DCSLADE]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

I will need one. The one I have functions fine and I wouldn't have known there was problem until I pulled the flywheel. Are the used ones the same age and likely to have the same problem? (Spending a couple hundred on a new one doesn't thrill me either!)
Thanks

 

[papasage]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

i bought several old 50 hp johnson and evinrudes for parts .don need all will sell some parts

 

[papasage]

Re: Stator Sticky Stuff

this is one of several i have