2002 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke

[Dan102061]

Hi All
Just got this running after it sat for 5 years. It's pumping water and even idles. Question is, is water supposed to come out the hole that is circled?

 

[tpenfield]

Is that upper exhaust vent? if so, then you would see some water coming out. The engine should have wet exhaust.

 

[Dan102061]

Is that upper exhaust vent? if so, then you would see some water coming out. The engine should have wet exhaust.

Yes, its a small exhaust hole. A high pressure stream of water comes from the side port, but this rear port barely spits water. Trying to determine if this is normal or if something is wrong