1983 Johnson 70hp blown seal?

[Schins]

Ive kept my boat outside for 15yrs but this Fall it was unusually warm here and I used it into mid-November. But it got cold a couple days after and has stayed cold.

Today I noticed that some lower end oil had seeped out around the prop.

Im assuming there was water in it that froze, expanded and blew the seal?

1983 Johnson 70hp 3cyl

[316jughead]

It could be residue exhaust oil. Did you take out the top plug to see I it was over full, or the bottom plug to drain and check for water?

[Schins]

I had put new in June, but I can try that tmrw.

[ChampioNman]

Pull the prop off and check for fishing line on the prop shaft.

[Schins]

Pulled the prop today and there were a few yards of braid wrapped in it

[ChampioNman]

That will do it. You'll need to pull the rear bearing carrier and replace the seals.

[Schins]

off to youtube I go!

[Schins]

Do you guys have a preferred vendor for this seal?

[ChampioNman]

I only use Evinrude products. I rarely if ever use after market parts. Support your local dealer if possible.