AdirondackGene
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Engine has about 5 hrs on it, yes it does. Prior owner changed rubber water pump impeller. Purchased last year. Just cleaned carb and it runs perfect. When testing in a large trash can, noticed gear oil residue in the water and accumulating on the sides of the trash can, especially on the water line, and on the shaft, cavitation plate, prop etc below the water line. Happens even without running the prop. Cleaned the unit, cleaned the can, ran it again. Even ran it for a few seconds out of the water. Don't see any evidence of oil seeping from any where on the shaft, around the prop etc. Some residue appears to be in the very bottom exhaust opening. ANY IDEA OF WHAT'S GOING ON. COULD GEAR OIL BE ESCAPING SOMEHOW INTO THE EXHAUST CAVITY IN THE SHAFT. TOTALLY FRUSTRATED.
Thanks for any ideas you can offer.
Thanks for any ideas you can offer.