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January 18, 2026 at 12:23 am #303536
Bob Wight
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    I believe the oil you are seeing is just unburned fuel/oil mix oozing down from the powerhead, turning black as it mixes with carbon in the exhaust.  Yes, the square end of the driveshaft goes up into the powerhead.

    Bob

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