YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

[noob_boater]

After almost 2 weeks messing around with my 20HP johnson 70E, it turned out the flywheel key sheared.. Torqued everything down and 2 pulls and it fired up. Just 1 pull after initial start. Runs GREAT!

Question...

1. The exhaust hole? just above the propeller is dripping with a gray'ish/whitish liquid after outboard has been shut off. What is it? That can't be the oil in the gear case is it? Will check oil tomorrow..

2. how come i can't find number #26 to buy? Not on list @ boatsDOTnet..

 

[hidef]

Re: YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

It is an NLA (No Longer Available) part. You can try Seaway Marine they specialize in NLA parts.

http://www.seawaymarine.com/pages/O...ohnson/20R70E_1970/GEARCASE_GROUP/33827/41954

The grey sludge out of the exhaust is unburnt two stroke oil, gas and water. Very common for two stroke outboards.

 

[AEROCOOK]

Re: YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

The ooze coming out near the prop is normal, it's just unburned gas / oil residue mixed with water. Item number 26 is simply plastic / rubber seal that is sold by the desired length off of a 50 foot roll. I couldn't tell you the diameter but someone else may know.

 

[Daviet]

Re: YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

309044 is the part number for the 50' roll, check with your local dealer, they should have it.

 

[noob_boater]

Re: YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

thanks a lot guys... this site is awesome and the members here are awesome too..

 

[kfa4303]

Re: YES! Got outboard running!! Just a few more questions..

yup, gey sludge is just unburnt fuel/oil mixed with exhaust and water. Part #26 is called a "spaghetti seal", for obvious reasons, and comes in every lower unit reseal kit. You can get and entire kit right here at iboats for about $25. All you need is a seal puller, and some 3M 847 gasket sealant. Here's a link that can walk you through the whole job.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=277190&highlight=lower+unit+seal+kit+installation