Water coming out of the exhaust

[RexRacer]

I was running my 1964 60hp evinrude I see a small amount of water coming out of the exhaust,does this mean the samething it would with<br />a car? A head gasket leak!.RexRacer

 

[DJ]

Re: Water coming out of the exhaust

Rex,<br /><br />I believe it to be normal. The cooling water from the engine is dumped into the exhaust housing to keep it reasonably cool.<br /><br />Where is the water coming out?<br /><br />If you are getting water in the combustion chambers, it will make the spark plugs look VERY clean-almost new.

 

[almost retired again]

Re: Water coming out of the exhaust

Hello Rex,<br />It's normal for cooling water to exit with the exaust. If it's exiting at the exaust relief( under the powerhead on the lower leg) that is an indication that the water pump is pumping.<br />Hope this helps

 

[RexRacer]

Re: Water coming out of the exhaust

I did some searching around the forum and found someone with the same question,I think Im in good shape thanks