I have just bought a 70's 25hp. It has been standing for 3 years but after a little pulling starts and runs well out on the water. I noticed that water squirting out of the outlet does not stream but gushes with a lot of spray. The motor does not get too hot (no steam and can touch)<br />The motor will be serviced next month but in the interim, is there a way I can check the outlet for obstruction? Someone suggested I push some wire up the hole? Is this safe? I do not want to dismantle anything myself.