Slight Oil Leak not dripping from small hole in lower unit

[Iwan Lane]

" Hello,

A little oil is le

" Hello,

A little oil is leaking from a hole slightly forward of the water intake in my lower unit.

I've got a ~8 yo 25 hp commercial Johnson. Gold and Black cowling.

Is this bad? Or is my petrol mix too rich in oil?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Iwan "

 

[sparky]

Sounds normal.It is a water d

Sounds normal.It is a water drain hole and some times oil from the exhaust housing will leak out of it. It would be a mistake to change oil mixture.