2000 Nissan/Tohatsu 8 HP squirts water out the front of lower unit. Is this right?

robertjp

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I bought a used 8 HP Nissan outboard (2000 model) and I noticed when hooking up the muffs with a hose, it squirts water out the back in the normal place but also out a small hole in the front of the unit. I went online and it seems a few others also noticed this. Does anyone know if this is supposed to be there? Seems odd.
Take a look at the pics. Did I get screwed or is this suppose to be there? You would never notice unless you had the muffs hooked up. Wouldnt see it in the lake or a barrel. Thanks BP

https://youtu.be/OXzdpLN8x-8 heres the youtube vid to see squirting in action
 

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Sea Rider

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Those are water drains, when on muffs helps to release water inside leg, nothing to worry about..All Tohatsu have them in different leg heights.

Happy Boating
 
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