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water drain in lower unit??

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:59 pm
by craigb
i have a 2001 mecury 75. noticed today with water hose ears that there is water coming out of a small hole on backside of motor down by shaft. is that normal?

Re: water drain in lower unit??

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:06 pm
by lakerunner
When running your motor has 2 to 3 places water can exit. The so called Pee hole usually to rear and near the bottom of power head (also known as telltale).
Some have low speed or idle where water comes out of a port about 1/2 down the lower leg and the exhaust hub through prop. When under full power this middle port doesn't spill water under most conditions.

Hope this helps

Re: water drain in lower unit??

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:18 pm
by craigb
that sounds like it. i never noticed before but its a small hole on back beside flat ribbed plates on sides.

Re: water drain in lower unit??

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:23 pm
by bruuuuce
My 97 Force 75 does the same thing.