tambo Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 hey guys, theres a leak coming out of the lower unit of my johnson, just noticed it when i got home from fishing today. there was not a leak prior to today, but the oil is milky. is this something that has to be done in a shop? i don't know much about this, but my neighbour does i was supposed to take the boat up to gogama this week to fish, but i want to get this fixed before. any suggestions for a place in barrie? thanks mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Tambo, where is it coming from? It could be coming out of the exhaust. If it is it may be somewhat normal. Extended slow speeds with an oil mix too rich or sometimes cheap oil that doesn't burn off properly. The best way to check your lower unit oil is to remove the bottom oil drain plug on the lower unit and see if water runs out or if the oil is creamy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 hey guys, theres a leak coming out of the lower unit of my johnson, just noticed it when i got home from fishing today. there was not a leak prior to today, but the oil is milky. is this something that has to be done in a shop? i don't know much about this, but my neighbour does i was supposed to take the boat up to gogama this week to fish, but i want to get this fixed before. any suggestions for a place in barrie? thanks mike Like Bernie said, and, "I have a flat tire on my car" okay, lets see, 2 front, 2 rear, 2 left side, 2 right side...get what I mean. You have to be a "bit" more specific when saying there's a leak coming out of the lower unit. Where's it leaking from? At the joint of the lower leg and lower unit, out of the exhaust at the back of the prop, did you take the prop off and confirm that it's coming from between the prop shaft and seal...give us some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambo Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Like Bernie said, and, "I have a flat tire on my car" okay, lets see, 2 front, 2 rear, 2 left side, 2 right side...get what I mean. You have to be a "bit" more specific when saying there's a leak coming out of the lower unit. Where's it leaking from? At the joint of the lower leg and lower unit, out of the exhaust at the back of the prop, did you take the prop off and confirm that it's coming from between the prop shaft and seal...give us some help. we're gonna have a closer look tomorrow by taking the prop off..........had to go see the harry potter movie with the wife, it's definitely not coming from the exhaust, i'll let you guys know. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambo Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 bernie, the oil that appears to be leaking is very creamlike, that's why i think we can be certain there's water in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Change the prop seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 milky of course is generally not a good sign sign if it is the gear oil. That means water is getting into the bottom end. Hoprfully it is nothing major like a small gasket or seal. Sorry I can't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambo Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 so we drained the lowr oil and it was clean green. i don't know where that milky oil drip was coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 so we drained the lowr oil and it was clean green. i don't know where that milky oil drip was coming from I would bet it is exhaust residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 hey guys, theres a leak coming out of the lower unit of my johnson Have you tried penicillin? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Have you tried penicillin?Jim Great now ive got freaking coffee all over my keyboard HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 so we drained the lowr oil and it was clean green. i don't know where that milky oil drip was coming from Last crack at the cat..if the lower oil was "green" clean, then maybe a shot of penicillin wouldn't be such a bad idea..pussy lookin oil..yech. More likely, you have unburnt 2 stroke oil mixing with exhaust moisture causing the milky mix. Similar when your take off the oil filler cap on a car or truck in the winter that only goes short distances and doesn't get a chance to heat up enough to get rid of crankcase vapour, there will be a foamy creamy oil and moisture mix inside the oil filler cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambo Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 thanks for the input fellas can i get this penicillin at sandy cove? do i rub it on my johson? tambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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