jackshirkflyfishing
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Hi everyone, I have a pretty new (bought last summer) Honda 5 HP. I have used it quite a bit over the last year but just recently noticed that after transport, when I put it on my drift boat and tilt it up, oil has begun leaking out of the case. I am having trouble locating where it is coming from but it seems to only leak a small amount and then it stops and wont leak again rest of the day.
It is not a ton of oil and only seems to do it after or during transport. It seems to be running fine, and the oil light has stayed green. The first time I saw it leaking, I added some oil to it just to be safe but now it has done it the last 3 trips to the river and seems to be leaking more the last time.
Has anyone had this type of issue before? The motor has been well kept and ran frequently. Plus its less than a year old. Thanks in advance for any advice. I've worked on cars my whole life but never on an outboard. Hoping to take this on myself as my local marine is out about 5-6 weeks right now. If more details are needed just let me know can add pictures as well if that would help. Thanks!
It is not a ton of oil and only seems to do it after or during transport. It seems to be running fine, and the oil light has stayed green. The first time I saw it leaking, I added some oil to it just to be safe but now it has done it the last 3 trips to the river and seems to be leaking more the last time.
Has anyone had this type of issue before? The motor has been well kept and ran frequently. Plus its less than a year old. Thanks in advance for any advice. I've worked on cars my whole life but never on an outboard. Hoping to take this on myself as my local marine is out about 5-6 weeks right now. If more details are needed just let me know can add pictures as well if that would help. Thanks!