Water in Lower Unit Oil

[Sandy Meador]

I have a 1964 Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP outboard that has been stored outside, on it's side, on a pallet, covered by a tarp for two years. It ran really well. Today I began to change the lower unit oil and water (about 1/2 cup) came out first, then the oil. Is this motor ruined? I plan to flush to lower unit with a tube of the Type "C" lubricant and then drain this prior to adding a newer, fresher tube of this lubricant. Can anyone help me here? Am I doing the correct thing? I know squat about outboards! Thanks in advance for any and all info you can give me!!<br /><br />Sandy

 

[ob]

Re: Water in Lower Unit Oil

Sandy,Sounds like your plan is fine.Go ahead and replace the fill and drain screw seals while your at it.Run motor and check for water in unit again as the propshaft seal or driveshaft seals could be reason for water intrusion.In the future it is recommended that motor be stored in an upright position.

 

[Waterbugtoo]

Re: Water in Lower Unit Oil

If you are planning on using the motor from now on, you should simply reseal the lower unit. That model is very simple to do, and after sitting for 2 years, why mess around about it. Just reseal it and be done.<br /><br />

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Water in Lower Unit Oil

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[DJ]

Re: Water in Lower Unit Oil

Sandy,<br /><br />I'm with OB on this one. Don't condemn all the seals yet. Replace the fill/drain plug seals. That may be it. They're cheap.<br /><br />If not, you'll have to go with a L/U reseal.