I'm about to head out this morning to take the kids tubing. I noticed a piece of metal caught INSIDE the prop. The second picture shows the piece of metal on top of the lower unit. I had to remove the prop to get it out.
The first photo is showing a bearing carrier inside the lower unit. It has a thick piece of old rubber caught inside.
Anyone have any idea what the metal and rubber are? I've been slowly losing drive oil but nothing drastic. I don't see where the piece of metal could have come from and I do not see how it could have gotten into the prop. Is it safe to take out for a short trip?
HELP!