90HP Merc Outboard

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I recently purchased a used boat with a 2001 90hp Merc outboard. It seems to perform fine but I've noticed when I raise the motor (shut off) there appears to bea faint amount of steam or smoke coming from the center of the prop around the bolt area. I've noticed it a couple of times, is that normal or something I should worry about?
 

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Re: 90HP Merc Outboard

That would be normal, nothing to worry about. My 40 and 85 do the same thing.
 
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Re: 90HP Merc Outboard

That's good news. I could see me spending another couple hundred bucks on engine repair.

Any idea what causes it?
 
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