engine noob q's
Submitted by Blacky on Tue, 2010-03-09 19:10
noticed today that the outboard (yam 150 2 stroke) has something i thought was water dripping from the very bottom of it, just under the prop. (Its not like a continuous drip, probably 8 drips on the pavers over 2 days) Had a closer look and it seems to have a tiny bit of oil in it.
Its very clear and i did mistake it for water at first.
i guess what im asking is if this is bad?? i did hose down the engine 2 days ago after taking it out. and its the first time its sat in this spot for 2 days....not sure if its just me....
Any thoughts??
barneyboy
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Most probably
unburnt 2 stroke oil dripping out of exhaust. mine does it as well
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mightymouse
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yes I would say oil drips
yes I would say oil drips from the motor are not good
try the gearbox oil that is down on the leg could be coming from there
Blacky
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yea just wiped it all
yea just wiped it all away.....hoping its unburnt 2 stroke!!!
Will have another geezz in the morning, see if i cant see where its coming from.
Paul G
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Take of the cover and have a
Take of the cover and have a look inside.could be oil from inside making its way down the outer casing and down to the leg ,check around the carbies for oil leaks.
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Blacky
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nothing from the carby, all
nothing from the carby, all looks very clean...
24hrs later (nearly) and i cannot see any sign of it again....
will keep an eye on it.
cheers
Blacky