Concerned about an oil leak.

[1650bullet]

After coming back from a test run yesterday, I took the motor from the trailer to the stand and noticed a heap of gear oil leaking out from the water inlet. Its gearoil. Does this mean i have a problem????

[Chicken]

I would say the pinion bush is worn.

[1650bullet]

Pinion Bush. Ok Thanks Chicken. Another little project for me to do.

[Taspiper]

Or the gearbox is overful and the oil is being forced out. I just check my oil every outing and don't wory about any leaks.
Nothing wrong with a bit of agricultural engineering...

[1650bullet]

Or the gearbox is overful and the oil is being forced out. I just check my oil every outing and don't wory about any leaks.
Nothing wrong with a bit of agricultural engineering...

I think your wright Mate. I took it out on todays river run, And when i brought it home. No oil leaking from it. I checked the oil level. And its spot on. So i must of overfilled it.

[Niander101]

dO YOU NOT STAND IT UP AND LET THE EXCESS COME OUT?
OOPS CAPS LOCK ON

[1650bullet]

I do. But i think what i done was topped it up with oil. And because its so thick it took ages to run out. So i was in a hurry to get going and rushed it threw. Next time i will top it up and leave sit for a while b4 i use it next.