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Originally Posted by Cal Coon
I would talk to some other outboard owners to see if they have experienced the same problem,
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Had it happen this spring when doing the (spring in the driveway start up / shakedown).
Somewhat related but not on a boat, I had purchased some brake lines for a truck a few years back and did not use it all. I had it in a (clean but often used) garage for a few years. Went to see if what I had left over would cover a recent repair, was getting ready to bend it and use it up as it looked fine visually on the outside. Just by chance I took a look to see if it was clean on the inside diameter before installing.
Blocked up solid with mud. Had to use a coat hanger and 120 psi of compressed air to get it out. Ended up throwing it away, did not want to take a chance that it could contaminate the brake system with dirt. I was really surprised at just how tight it was packed in there.