Reply To: Gas / fuel leak help on a 1954 25hp Johnson RD-15

[Buccaneer]

Some of the unburnt gas / oil mixture is probably taking the path of least resistance.
I can’t remember if that swivel tube joint has a grease zerk, but if so, if might slow
down the mess, but I doubt it.

Those engines are somewhat inefficient in burning fuel.
Some are using a more environmentally friendly two cycle oil, Amsoil, Penzoil synthetics, etc,
that burn cleaner, and make less of a mess.

That said, idling these motors in a barrel are going to make more of a mess than
running at speed on a boat, and fine tuning the carb.

Perhaps others will have more useful ideas.

Prepare to be boarded!