Fuel Leaking at the top Lower Unit

[macmac]

Hi alls,

I have another problem with my outboard. Is it normal that a mixture of fuel and oil leaking from the top of lower unit when the outboard is fully down. But when i tilt up a bit, no leakage occur. here is the pix:

Any advice?

Cheers, Phil

[macmac]

Hi,

Any advice please

Can I just ignore it?

Cheers,

phil

[Rich P]

Macman

If this has happened after doing your prop. You might have done your gearbox aswell or a seal of some sort.

Better off taking it to a shop before heading out and doing more damage.

Rich

[spaners]

First thing I would do is take all the covers off and chek all hoses and lines.Fuel comes in at the top and if you have a fuel leak it will pour out the bottom of the leg.Regards Stu.

[macmac]

Thanx to all.

I'm still waiting for my outboard service manual to be delivered. Unbelievable that it takes almost 3 weeks to be delivered from States to Australia but should receive it very soon. Probably early this coming week.

I'm totally not mechanical minded so definitely have to wait for the service manual. I even have no idea how to disassemble the bottom cover of out board. However, really happy to have so many gurus in this forum.

I want to bring my boat to be serviced by Pro but my current financial position would not allow me so really count on u ppl.

Thanx. Phil

[Onajewagain]

Is it definately fuel?

If so it can only come from the power head. Pull the cover off and have a look where its dripping from. It looks like a fair bit so it shouldnt be hard to see where its coming from.

[macmac]

Is it definately fuel?

If so it can only come from the power head. Pull the cover off and have a look where its dripping from. It looks like a fair bit so it shouldnt be hard to see where its coming from.

Yes, it is definitely a mixture of fuel and motor oil as the colour of my 2 stroke outboard oil is red.

I just received the service manual 5 minutes ago. I will have more confident to open up the middle section cover of outboard with the book on side. I will check the power head area as what u said. let u know soon the result.

Thanx, Phil