Ed,

Make sure it isn't some of the muffler bolts that are loose first.

Cheers

JDFANATIC

Well, I'll check those, but I can see it seeping from right underneath the shaft.:Thanks,

Ed

Ed,

Yours may be indeed seeping from the seal; although the tightness of these bolts with this many hours could also be the reason for your leaks. Just remember, this is an aluminum powerplant and overtightening isn't what you want.

Cheers

JDFANATIC

Thanks! Will check those bolts. I just picked up 2 seals from JD. As my luck with seals goes, I will destroy the first one and the second one will work just fine.
Also ordered the "Ignition delay module" but the design has changed so that it is not a plug-and-play. Assume I just make sure the color coding is the same and hook it up?
Thanks, JDFANATIC for all your help!

Ed

Ed,

I don't know. Hopefully the owners manual clears this up; otherwise, let's see if enginetech and our other mechanical experts chime in.

Cheers

JDFANATIC

JDFANATIC, I replaced the delay module and evidently that was the problem. It was a plug-n-play with a couple of exceptions. The new module is round, like a flasher and I had to make a little bracket out of aluminum to hold it in place. Also, the red wire that has a ring terminal soldered on it and attaches to the starter was too short so I just spliced, soldered and "heat shrunked" it.
I have not tackled the main seal yet, but it looks pretty straightforward.

Thanks, this is a great board!

Ed

Ed,

Thanks for the update! :)

Cheers

JDFANATIC

I know this is a late, very late, update but I replaced the main seal w/o problems. I cleaned the shaft with some crocus cloth with the engine running. Cleaned the engine block with some parts cleaner, popped out the old seal and replaced with the new one. Tapped it in with "round the clock" tapping and a brass drift. Solved my problem. About a 1 bananna job.