1973 Sportwin 9.5 Water Discharge (NOT the standard question about the tell-tale)

[stokejob]

I just reassembled the LU after a complete seal change and fired it up yesterday. It had a good strong discharge from the new water pump and so far no LU leaks to speak of!

I noticed something that I hadn't before - there is water flowing from above the water pump housing, which I highlighted with red arrows. See picture below:

Is this normal? As I said I'm getting a very strong discharge from the water pump... does this indicate that the water tube is leaking at one of the connections? The motor ran great during my test yesterday...

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 Water Discharge (NOT the standard question about the tell-tale)

That's normal. As long as you are getting a "strong dishcarge", that means nothing is plugged up. It's not uncommon to see water coming from a joint like that. It's fine.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 Water Discharge (NOT the standard question about the tell-tale)

Perfectly normal. There is a member by the name of Ezeke (not sure I'm spelling it right) who has an fantastic understanding of the 9.5 I think it was him who once posted a picture of the inner exhaust housing that showed a hole where the water in your picture comes from. It is intended to operate the way your picture shows. You might try a search to see some of his posts. I must also say you have barely enough of the leg in your pail. You should have a higher pail than your using. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[stokejob]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 Water Discharge (NOT the standard question about the tell-tale)

I appreciate your responses, gentlemen. My mind is now at ease. I will be sure to run it in more water next time!

 

[tt600]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 Water Discharge (NOT the standard question about the tell-tale)

I was running my newly bought 9.5(1970) in a bucket today and noticed a good coating of oil on the lower unit below the lube-fill port down to the cavitation plate. This port is easily seen in the motor in post#1. Is this from overfilling by the previous owner or perhaps I need new gaskets somewhere?
I can live with a little leakage as this is a backup only motor. If all my lower unit oil drains out after an hour or two I would be in trouble, though.