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oil leak

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I have a ysm8 with few hours on her and I just noticed there is a small leak of oil from the crank shaft? (the shaft that is used to manually start the engine) . it is about 2" above the oil strainer.
the l;eak is small!! about 1-2 drops per 2hrs but I do want to eliminate it. Has anyone replaced the 0 ring seal? is it a tough job? how do you get the old one out ?how do yo get the new one in?

I spoke to the factoryu and will be sending them pixs but would like to hear froma anyone about this

thank you !!!



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marv

Re: oil leak

Post by marv »

marv wrote: I have a ysm8 with few hours on her and I just noticed there is a small leak of oil from the crank shaft? (the shaft that is used to manually start the engine) . it is about 2" above the oil strainer.
the l;eak is small!! about 1-2 drops per 2hrs but I do want to eliminate it. Has anyone replaced the 0 ring seal? is it a tough job? how do you get the old one out ?how do yo get the new one in?

I spoke to the factoryu and will be sending them pixs but would like to hear froma anyone about this

thank you !!!
hey everyone the leak is very small and is at the starting shaft I looked at the manual and it shows a seal inside the housing anyone have an Idea?
i think that amount is so small it doesnt matter



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