Reply To: Oily flywheel

[Dale]

Crosbyman is right on! I have one of those 5 1/2s apart right now. The slinger knocks the oil down that leaks by the bearing. There is a drilling that takes the excess oil and drains it back into the carburetor side of the reed valve. Check that drilling for blockage. Some times to much sealent on the reed plate, blocks the oil return hole. OMC has a oiling system that brings extra oil to the main bearings. That system uses crankcase pressure to circulate gas/oil mix through the engine. You probably seen the hose going from the bottom main bearing to the top bearing. Extra oil/gas goes back through the engine.

dale