Exhaust Water Exit Hole

[Oscar the Grouch]

Old ski exhaust cooling question. When the engine is running at any speed is there supposed to be water coming out of the hole in the picture I attached?
The reason I ask is my exhaust manifold water exit tube runs out of this hole. Sometimes there's a solid stream when I'm cruising and sometimes there isn't.

1989 SP

 

[etemplet]

Disconnect the tube from the engine and blow air through it gently. You could have debris or a restriction in the line or fitting.. Some skis get barely a dribble at idle and as RPM increases the power of the steam gets stronger. The purpose of the tattle tale is two-fold. One is that it bleeds the air out of the engine's cooling system and Two gives you a visible reference. I wouldn't be too concerned since you ski is obviously happy but the cause is worth investigating.

A good check would be to connect the hose to your cooling system and see if you get a steady stream of water. Note: The engine must be running while doing this. Good Luck.

 

[POPPS]

Template is right,,,at idle,,there is not a ton of water pressure,,it will dribble,