i thought some of you might like this. when i was about the age of 3 or 4, i thought it would be a great idea to fill the lower unit of my dad's mercury outboard with sand and gravel.  shortly after it got replaced and i got  a belt to my A$$. now i have my own son and he is 2, today we were outside i was doing yard work and he was playing with his toy's and stuff, after that i went uncover the boat to work on it and guess what. he had the pump full to the diverter  with rocks...for a split second i was about to explode, then all i could do was laugh and call my dad and tell him . like father like son

check the oil pan too

they say the older you get the more like your pops you become  :)and in my case that makes me proud he was a great guy