Mercury 60 outboard flushing (leaking water obeservation)

[nickgoldie]

Hey there! I started my engine yesterday after 3 months of winter. It started right up and it ran fine for 8-10 min. I used my hose that directly goes to the Mercury 60. At the end i noticed that water was also coming from these spots while flushing. Is that normal? I wasnt sure what the exact spots water should come out when engine is running with attched water hose. (picture attached)I just want to make sure that this is normal to see water at these spots circled in red.Thanks for the feedback in advance!

 

[bondo]

Ayuh,..... I donno yer particular motor, but I'm guessin' those are the idle relief ports,.....

The exhausted water is in free fall from the bottom of the block, at the top of the mid-section anyways,.....

 

[nickgoldie]

You are absolutely right. I removed the plastic cover and it looks like the water was coming down form the hose port and just draining as it should. thanks for the quick reply