'81 40 hp mercury

dakotamike

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Can anyone tell me where the weep hole is on a '81 40 hp mercury? would appreciate any help
 

Chinewalker

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The pee hole / tell tale? It will exit the starboard underside of the belly pan, near the back of the motor. If you look inside the motor cowling, you'll see a rubber hose running from the motor block to a plastic fitting on the belly pan.
 

dakotamike

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ok thanks...is it thermostatically controlled? I am not seeing water there but am seeing it drip from all around the belly pan when connected to a garden hose. any help greatly appreciated
 
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