Corrosion around head gasket

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Hi everyone!

I just took responsibility for a 1997 SeaPro 190WA w/ a C150 Yamaha outboard. It's in amazing shape considering it's age (it was owned by a family member since new and has been meticulously maintained). When replacing the spark plugs preparing for the fishing season, I noticed some corrosion around the head gasket on the engine. Everything else on the engine looks amazing - almost new! All the hoses are soft and flexible, engine is clean enough to eat off of. Should I be concerned about this?

Thanks!

 

 

[gnrphil]

I wouldn't worry about it unless it gets worse, I would clean up the ground wire on pic 2 though and get some Yamaha corrosion guard sprayed on there.
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[yolo]

Yeah thats not a big deal. Just the paint corroding a little bit. Standard depending on where the boat spends a majority of its time. Also seal on the gasket is still good by just looking at the pictures.

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Thanks guys! Appreciate it!

[nlaudy]

I'd clean it all up and spray the anti-corrosion spray on it that the manufacturers make.