Hi, I'm new to Mercury engines. I have a 2009 2 stroke 8hp mercury outboard which has water discharging from two ports.
I've checked the manual and have located the usual cooling water port then I've noticed when the engine is running water comes out at another location just below the lower motor cover about the same height as the usual water port but centered at the rear. It called the idle hole on the manual. I'm curious if it is normal for this water to spew out at this hole as it is not a steady flow of water compared to the cooling port.
Thanks
I've checked the manual and have located the usual cooling water port then I've noticed when the engine is running water comes out at another location just below the lower motor cover about the same height as the usual water port but centered at the rear. It called the idle hole on the manual. I'm curious if it is normal for this water to spew out at this hole as it is not a steady flow of water compared to the cooling port.
Thanks