Reply To: New guy with question

[Buccaneer]

Sounds like you have some aluminum oxidation going on. Probably not much of
a concern unless critical parts are deeply pitted. Assuming the internals
of the engine didn’t get water inside, all my be well there. A compression gauge
will tell you better what’s going on, if you have stuck rings, or worse.
Important that the two cylinders have near the same compression, within 10%.
If this is your first attempt on fixing up an old outboard, I would just go thru the
basics first, fuel system, ignition, gear box, water pump, etc.
Someone on the board will have a digital parts manual if you need one, and
perhaps a repair manual as well.
Have fun!

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