Water coming from exhaust?

[slydog75]

We had my engine (470) running out of water for the first time today in order to change the coolant. I noticed while we were doing this (using Muffs) that a bit of water appeared to be spurting out of the exhaust through the prop. is this normal or should the exhaust air be completely dry?

 

[Don S]

Re: Water coming from exhaust?

Perfectly normal. You also should have water coming out of the transom shield thru the idle relief ports. 2 one inch holes at the base of the transom shield.

 

[cr2k]

Re: Water coming from exhaust?

Water is mixed with the exhaust in the elbows. This is to cool the exhaust so it does not burn/melt the rubber coupler hoses and bellows it exits through.

 

[slydog75]

Re: Water coming from exhaust?

Ok good, thanks for the replies guys.