Stand tube found in exhaust boot

[Josecaliente]

First time posting so forgive me if this question or topic has already been asked. I have a 1988 Force 125hp 2 stroke model #1251X8C. Yesterday I noticed water leaking into motor leg from the rubber exhaust boot. So today I removed motor leg cover to check it out and inside of the motor leg was a stand tube (Part #816515). I have no idea what a stand tube is, what it does, or where to reinstall it. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be awesome! I’ve attached pictures to help.

 

[jerryjerry05]

It goes in the inside of the exhaust housing.
It can't be replaced unless the block is removed.
IT hurts nothing if not replaced.
Find a parts diagram and find where it goes.
There's 2 of them.
They regulate the amount of water.
Like I said hurts nothing when it falls out..

 

[Josecaliente]

jerryjerry05 I was going nuts trying to figure this out. Thanks a million!