1974 Mercury 75 water tube

lilbuddy1

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Hello all. I was doing a little maintenance on this 7.5 hp. Merc that I just bought. In the process of replacing the water impeller saw the water tube going from the water pump housing to the copper line is cut at a angle, and the end of the plastic tube which goes around the copper upper tube is flared also. Should this be a snug fit between the plastic tube and the copper? Thanks in advance.
 

lilbuddy1

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Re: 1974 Mercury 75 water tube

Well, nix the comment about the angle on the top. However, I still am wondering about the fit of the tube together. Should they be close/tight or is there a reason for the flare that I am seeing in the original?
 
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