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Note ----it appears that you do not have to remove powerhead to work on these covers.

Not going to try ??

Did you try tightening the cover bolts ?

Condensers often test good on the MERC-O-TRONIC magneto analyzer.-----But fail when warmed up.----They are not big $$ and I say install fresh new ones.

It would really be an oops if you were teaching the grandkids and pulled this stunt.

Some will argue.----If the leak got worse ,then the risk is water getting inside the motor via carburetors.-----That could reduce the motor to scrap.----So you need to repair that now , if not sooner.

I would first inspect water pump impeller.

The timing fixture is nothing but a time saving shop tool.-----It is a " dummy flywheel "----If I do not have the timing fixture handy , I lift the flywheel on and off to set the points.

I bought 21 of those 3 cylinder motors at auction one time.----So , yes I have seen it on everyone of them.----I assume you are baffled by your first motor ----Sorry to be blunt.

Not strange at all !!

It is a bolt hole I believe.----One of bolts to hold the block together.---I will leave you alone now.

Maybe stick a wee pin in the hole and turn that bolt.-----See what happens.

That is absolutely normal.-----It is the bolt hole to hold the block together !-----Once you have this motor apart you will see all this simplicity.

Throttle position does NOT matter.-----You are timing the MAGNETO to get maximum spark.----The timing of spark relative to TDC is automatic.

Repair of outboards is not that hard.---Just need a manual and some time.

A new motor with warranty is a good option.-----No need to fret and get dirty hands.

Remove cover around sparkplugs.----Replace gasket.----Water out the exhaust is normal.-----Shift quickly.----Do not ease it into gear.----So no " granny shifting " on outboard motors !

How did this motor run for you last season?-----Why are you working on / trouble shooting this motor ?----Is it on a stand and in the normal running position ?----Model # of this motor ?

Normal I think.

Look inside the boat.----Look for a knob under the oil reservoir.----Turn the knob and see if motor can be lifted.