USS Minnow
09-20-2004, 05:00 PM
I have an 1979 20 hp Mercury outboard that has a small oil leak at the spot indicated in the picture.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/5762summer_04_005.jpg
I change the gear oil often to be on the safe side and there is some water in the oil but not alot after about 3-4 hrs of run time.It does not leak very fast but it tends to leave a small oil slick behind me wich can't help the fishing any. I was just wondering if this a gasket or seal that I could easily replaced or if it a more complicated repair best left to the pros.
Thanks for your wisdom :bowdown:
John
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/5762summer_04_005.jpg
I change the gear oil often to be on the safe side and there is some water in the oil but not alot after about 3-4 hrs of run time.It does not leak very fast but it tends to leave a small oil slick behind me wich can't help the fishing any. I was just wondering if this a gasket or seal that I could easily replaced or if it a more complicated repair best left to the pros.
Thanks for your wisdom :bowdown:
John