Water out of exhaust snout?

[Reboot11133]

I just completed replacing a blown piston on a 1984 85hp force engine. I used Frank's method of going through the reed ports. It worked great! I started the engine this morning with muffs on and noticed water comeing out of the exhaust snout. Is this normal?? I am concerned because when I did rehoned the cylinder I stuffed some rags in the intake and exhaust ports. A couple of rags in the exhaust port fell in and I was not sure what to do so I attempted to remove the exhaust cover on the side of the engine. Bad move! I broke a couple of bolts off. I attempted to use an easy out but it snapped off in one of the holes and I cannot get it out. When trying to drill it out the drillbit wandered off to the side so I tapped it and used a smaller bolt and left the original in. I get a bit of water leaking around this bolt but as long as it isn't getting into the exhaust chamber I think it is ok. I might try using JB weld to plug the leak.

 

[cordell]

Re: Water out of exhaust snout?

noticed water comeing out of the exhaust snout. Is this normal?? .

Yes water comes out of the snout. As far as the bolt issue maybe frank can help you out there.


cordell

 

[Reboot11133]

Re: Water out of exhaust snout?

Thanks for the feedback Cordell.
I am afraid of doing more damage if I try any more tricks to get out the easy out. I picked up some epoxy putty that is supposed to be good for high temperature and water. I will give that a try and reinstall the smaller bolt.

 

[wayne h]

Re: Water out of exhaust snout?

the only way i know to get easy outs out is to shatter it with a shape punch .then a good magnet to pull out all the pieces . they are hardened steel and are brittle .. i have done this before it takes alittle time but can be done .. u will never drill it ..