Phoneman427
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1983 Johnson 60 HP: When I tilt the motor up to trailer it gear oil runs out of hole on front of lower. See pictures. Looking for feedback on how to proceed.
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The guy I bought it from said the lower has been rebuilt. Not sure how many hours ago. We rebuilt the water pump about a year ago and nothing jumped out at us. I was about to take it and put it in and tilted the motor and noticed the oil coming out when tilted.A 40 year old motor is likely due for a complete seal kit.
It is a 4 Stroke, not 2 stroke. No, the oil is really clean.Are you sure it is gear oil and not just unburnt 2 stroke oil?
Does the oil in the gearcase show signs of water intrusion?
Are you sure it is gear oil and not just unburnt 2 stroke oil?
Does the oil in the gearcase show signs of water intrusion