Velvetskilett
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Today while changing out the impeller on my old merc. I inadvertently fumbled the keyway down into the exhaust hole in the lower unit. For hours I tried everything to get the little booger out with no success. What do I do? Can I just leave it in there and pick up a new one. Or will it eventually cause the gears to somehow grenade. I can't hear it rattling or moving around inside. I pulled the prop to get a better look but it no avail. The motor is a 2001 90 4stroke ELPT with carbs not efi.