1995 Mercury 8hp leaking grey mixture from exhaust and prop

pepper1961

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1995 Merc 8hp leaking grey oily mix from exhaust and prop. Any ideas what it is or how to fix it? I have attached a picture.
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emckelvy

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Looks like you're mixing water & exhaust and getting a nice froth! Might be coming from a leaking exhaust manifold baffle plate, or leaky manifold gaskets. If there's enough room, you can try pulling the exhaust plate in place, without pulling the powerhead. If you find a lot of "milkshake" inside the exhaust area, odds are that's your leak.

Another possibility although very slight is a leaking powerhead base gasket, spraying water into the exhaust. But much more likely to be problems in the exhaust manifold area.

HTH..........ed
 

pepper1961

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Thanks Ed, I thought it was a seal of some sort but I am hardly a boat engine mechanic I appreciate the advice. Thanks
 
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