Why is this 7.5hp Elgin leaking here??

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  • October 10, 2019 at 4:04 pm #184973
    seahuntboater
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      Greetings. Just got the new plug wires finished and put 1954 elgin in the barrel. She started right up (after I got the plug wires reversed). Exhaust spraying from the holes in the leg so I thought i was good.
      BUT there is some milky greasy looking stuff oozing from around the shift lever as in the photo. Can anybody give me an idea if this is a problem or is it just exhaust oil/water mixed? Any thoughts are appreciated.

      October 10, 2019 at 4:50 pm #184979
      frankr
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        That is oil that has already gone through the motor and done it’s job. It is now mixed/emulsified with exhaust/water. Any that leaks out there was headed for the sea anyway. In other words, no problem except for the visible mess.

        October 11, 2019 at 8:27 am #185002
        seahuntboater
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          Thanks Frank,
          that is really good news. Thanks to you and other AOMCI members for all your help and advice on getting this Elgin back on the water.

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