Yamaha 4hp. Slight water leak from this rubber boot. Ok?

[chrisnj]

I started this for the first time in 10 years. Ran good. Water pump worked.

But it leaks a little water from this rubber boot.

Is this normal? Just ok? Or terrible?
We really just want to do a shake down.
But don't want to ruin the motor?
We may only use it for a few minutes.

 

[southkogs]

I moved this over to the Yamaha forum for ya' ... might get a little more information.

 

[chrisnj]

Bueller? Anyone?