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Can I get an ASAP opinion??
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<blockquote data-quote="airshot" data-source="post: 512647" data-attributes="member: 1183"><p>Based on your picture only, it appears to be just surface rust, very common. Depends on the water where the motor is used. Some have higher mineral content or acids that can speed up surface rust. In my 60 years of boating, I always wipe a film of water proof grease on the shaft and key to make them easier to remove down the road. I don't see any eroded material, just surface rust. A smear of good waterproof grease will make it easier next time. I see no reason not to use the existing key after it is cleaned up and coated with grease. </p><p>Others may see something I don't see.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airshot, post: 512647, member: 1183"] Based on your picture only, it appears to be just surface rust, very common. Depends on the water where the motor is used. Some have higher mineral content or acids that can speed up surface rust. In my 60 years of boating, I always wipe a film of water proof grease on the shaft and key to make them easier to remove down the road. I don't see any eroded material, just surface rust. A smear of good waterproof grease will make it easier next time. I see no reason not to use the existing key after it is cleaned up and coated with grease. Others may see something I don't see..... [/QUOTE]
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