I have an exhaust manifold on a project boat I am finishing from someone else (first mistake I know) and the exhaust manifold that is on the engine does not match anything I have seen in any pictures I've found. The issue I have is there is a hole on the side of the manifold and I'm not sure if I just need to plug it with a freeze plug or if it is missing some other component. The engine is not plumbed for an oil cooler as the pipe goes straight from the heat exchanger to the aft end of the manifold.
Pictures are attached if I did this correctly...
Pictures are attached if I did this correctly...