water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

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jluedke

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Ok,
I have a 87 Capri with a 2.3. I noticed that water is shooting out from under the exhaust out of a brass fitting down into the motor compartment. Does anyone know what this is or what it means? I just bought this boat and I am wondering if it was somthing for winterizing or something..

thanks for the help

Joel
 
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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Brass fitting is drain for winterizing. You are correct. There should be a either a plug or a petcock similar to an auto radiator drain. Tighten it up to close it, and remember in the fall to use a paper clip to poke it when you drain it. Sand/silt will stop it form draining, resulting in cracked stuff when it freezes. There are also drains on the engine block...
 
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jluedke

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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Thanks seray3
This is my first boat and I am using this and other forums to learn what I can about the boat.

I will look around under the motor to see if the petcock is down there, otherwise I will have to get one at the auto parts store.

thanks

Joel
 
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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Smartest move you can make is buying the factory manuals for your motor/drive. If you can post the serial numbers and year and make, there are folks here that can steer you to the right ones..
 
Kevin70

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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

You can get the petcocks from any hardware store. It will be the 1/8" not the 1/4". Mine was $1.95
 
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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Joel, Welcome to the forum. There's a number of experts here that are more than wiling to offer help. Post all info on the boat, engine and drive. Factory manuals are a must. Anything else (Clymers, Seloc, etc.) are vague and leave alot to your imagination.
There are a couple of guys here that can give you a link to the factory manuals if you ask nicely.
By the way, above post, I know the petcocks are NOT 1/8", but my manuals are at work so can't tell you what size. Someone will be along to help soon.
 
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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Is this what's leaking?

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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

Gotta Love Don, even if he IS a PITA :love:

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jluedke

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Re: water shooting from exhaust down into bilge

That is exactly it!!!!
so is it 1/8" or what?

You guys are great.

Joel
 
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