Exhaust question

[kaliona]

On my 165 HP Mercruiser I/O there are two exhaust ports, one on each side of the stern drive. I don't know what that part of the stern drive is called so I attached a pic. When I have the engine running with the ear muffs water comes out of these two ports (which is normal...I hope). The water coming out of the right side is not a jet stream, but a good constant amount. The water coming out of the left port is a very small amount, kind of spitting and spraying out, probably one fifth the amount coming out of the right side. Should I be concerned about this? The engine never overheats and stays around 150 degrees even after trolling at low speeds for several hours. By the way, what is that part of the stern drive called?
Thanks

 

[180shabah]

Re: Exhaust question

That is perfectly normal - of course the exact opposite would also be normal.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Exhaust question

It's alright you can sleep well thats normal.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Exhaust question

They are called exhaust relief ports & are located in the gimbal housing......
Perfectly normal.....
You really should throw some paint on the bare metal....
NOT THE ZINCS, THOUGH.....

 

[kaliona]

Re: Exhaust question

Thanks for info guys. And repainting the outdrive is my next project.