Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

[jasper astro]

On the lower unit bolts i noticed a small hole right next to one of the bolts. I also noticed when taking off the muff, water drains from this hole. Does anyone know what this hole is for? <br />I am kind of puzzled, and it is a hole that looks like it was put there for a reason.<br />I cant find anything in my seloc manual about this. It looks to be a drain hole, and its right next to a bolt that holds on the lower unit. I thought the bolt was loose and draining water, but on closer inspection it is a hole, not a result of damage, but machine drilled for a purpose.<br />Any Ideas?....jas....

 

[jasper astro]

Re: Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

Any Help ??? Thanks,,,,,,

 

[roscoe]

Re: Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

Hole to drain water from mid section of motor, to prevent freeze damage.

 

[jasper astro]

Re: Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

Thanks Roscoe, I thought that something happenned to the motor. A friend of mine thought there was a leak somewere in the mid section, due to misalighned water tubes?<br />He added "Its a Force" and Its not a suprise to have a hole somewere except were its supposed to be. ...jas....

 

[12Footer]

Re: Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

just don't take that friend of yours fishing then. <br />Most outbaords have a leg drain of some sort.