Don-

2014 Merc 4S 90 HP Ser #2B094252

Did a lube, oil and filter change on the Merc this weekend. When I pulled the prop, I was greeted with what you see below. There was very little lube on the shaft.

Is this considered to be normal, or should I raise the roof with the dealer that installed. Motor has 15-18 hrs on it.

When the prop is installed and properly torqued to book figures, I still have about 1/8 movement on the shaft. Again.. Is this normal?

The pictures are of the mating surfaces.







Thanks!

Bill