how much water comes from the water port

johnbates

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I went on the lake today to try the motor I just bought..I only noticed a mist come from the exhaust water port..is that all there is or should it be alot
 

roscoe

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Re: how much water comes from the water port

Hey there John.<br /><br />Helpful info would be make, model, year, serial number, etc, any info you can provide to help narrow it down.<br /><br />Some motors have a telltell or peehole, that spouts a stream of water. Sometimes this hole will plug up with dirt. <br /><br />Some have only an exhaust relief port, it spatters some water.<br /><br />Does your motor exhaust exit thru the center of the prop?<br /><br />One of the first things to do when you get a motor is to replace the waterpump impeller, then you know it is good.
 

johnbates

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Re: how much water comes from the water port

well my motor is a 1964 mecury..4 cyl 65 hp..theres a sqaure hole about 8 inches below the power head...well when i put my hand there all I get is a little mist..is that what its supose to be??? model # 4D serial # 1623793
 
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