David Ochs
09-28-2012, 11:34 AM
For years, I've realized that my old 1969 250 outdrive has been taking on a little bit of water. I never considered it a big deal. The old girl doesn't get out much, so it's no big deal to change the oil whenever we're finished using her. Interestingly, I never see evidence that oil is leaking out. If that were the case, I wouldn't continue running it.
But now I'm seeing something I haven't noticed before. When the boat is on the trailer (even weeks after running it), I see water coming from the area where the exhaust would typically enter the outdrive (I have through hull exhaust, so this area is partially visible). I've never seen this before, since it usually would only drain at the very bottom. Although the boat has never seen saltwater, I suspect there may be some corrosion that I can't see.
Has anyone experienced this, and could this be the source of water entering into the outdrive. My guess is that it's two seperate issues.
Thanks for your opinion,
Dave
But now I'm seeing something I haven't noticed before. When the boat is on the trailer (even weeks after running it), I see water coming from the area where the exhaust would typically enter the outdrive (I have through hull exhaust, so this area is partially visible). I've never seen this before, since it usually would only drain at the very bottom. Although the boat has never seen saltwater, I suspect there may be some corrosion that I can't see.
Has anyone experienced this, and could this be the source of water entering into the outdrive. My guess is that it's two seperate issues.
Thanks for your opinion,
Dave