Gray Sludge in Prop Exhaust opening

jis1000

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I just got this older Mercury 110 / 9.8 outboard used-runs good but I noticed this gray sludge in exhaust opening of prop after use-after a while on trailer the gray stuff seemed to just go away-anyone know if this is normal or does it represent something important like to much oil in gas or a lower end gear lube problem or the like-please advise if anyone has a thought Thanks
 

racerone

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Normal after long periods idling.--Especially in cold water.--Check lower unit oil for water intrusion.
 
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