50 HP Mariner Help...

PacificNWrib · 16 September 2007, 03:03

I took my RIB out for the first time today and everything went good. When I got home and started cleaning out my RIB. I found this fluid leaking from the lower unit. Any thoughts on what this is?

Thanks!

GuyP · 16 September 2007, 11:15

I presume you mean the creamy-white substance running down the lower leg?

I'm not familiar with your engine but I believe that the screw it's running from is probably the lower unit oil fill. Could be that it wasn't fully closed and oil has been pushed out when the engine was in use.

ribraff · 16 September 2007, 13:07

From the looks of it the gearbox oil is emulsified with sea water too so you'll need to change the oil as soon as possible to prevent any (further) damage. This happened to yammie 50 i had a while back.

PacificNWrib · 16 September 2007, 18:50

Thanks guys. The vent cap was loose and there is definitely some water in there. Going change it this afternoon.

Biggles · 16 September 2007, 19:02

I would also be tempted to flush it through a couple of times with new oil and even change it again as soon as its been out.

Ian Sharlot · 16 September 2007, 19:59

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Originally Posted by PacificNWrib

Thanks guys. The vent cap was loose and there is definitely some water in there. Going change it this afternoon.

Best to check that the washer is not damaged that seals that screw as well.

Limey Linda · 16 September 2007, 20:17

[QUOTE=GuyP;218965] I presume you mean the creamy-white substance running down the lower leg?

That sympton is usually an indication of getting over excited when you see a blonde with big boobs.