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September 5, 2023 at 11:44 am #280201
Bob Wight
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    Looks like the base gasket under the powerhead is bad, allowing exhaust discharge to seep out around the powerhead fastener screw in that recess.  Do you also have the same oily mess in the lower pan area around the base of the powerhead?

    Bob

    1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
    1954 Johnson CD-11
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    1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
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    1982 Evinrude 25hp

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