1996 Johnson 115 - Cooling system - What is this?

[BOAH]

I'm helping a friend get this motor running. I just replaced the impeller and when running it, I noticed this thing screwed in. What is this and should I leave it in? What is supposed to be in this opening? This device has a small hole in the side and when the motor's running, the water shoots out of this hole about 20'. I'm concerned that it might be too restrictive??


I appreciate your thoughts on this!

 

[boobie]

You pic didn't post as this site is screwed up. Is this motor a V-4 ? If it is and the device is on the back of the motor and in the center towards the top, it is the overboard water indicater and normal.

 

[BOAH]

Hopefully the pic will come through this time.

 

[SilverSS07]

No pic...

 

[BOAH]

Attempt #3

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Best bet is to put the photo on an online hosting account like photobucket, then link to it using the photo icon in the advanced posting options.

 

[BOAH]

Wow, I officially hate this 'upgraded' version of this forum....

 

[BOAH]

Attempt #4 - Shutterfly account

https://boat123.shutterfly.com/pictures/9

 

[BOAH]

I finally found it. It's part of a flush kit that stays attached to the motor. The other half is a quick disconnect that stays on the garden hose. Makes sense now.