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1967 Johnson oil draining at gearcase

koshman

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"Located behind the prop, on t

"Located behind the prop, on the right side, above the gear case, there is a small hole that leaks oil for several minutes when the motor is removed from the water. I have changed the gear oil several times, thinking water was entering the gear case. No signes of water in the oil. Should I be concerned. What is the hole for?"
 
No worries. It is residual oi

No worries. It is residual oil draining down the exhaust port after engine run. A little leak at that location is normal and the hole was put there for that purpose.
 
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