NISSAN 40 hp dumping water

[Gitter-Dunn]

3 cylinder 40 hp Nissan that I just bought. I went thru the carbs for good luck. It runs fine but right where the downhousing connects to the lower steering bushing there is water coming out in big quantitys. I have never seen this before in a outboard, maybe it is normal. The motor is not overheating but may put a water pump in for luck. To drop the lower unit, is the shift linkage under the carbs like a OMC and is there any hidden bolts? Thanks in advance.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: NISSAN 40 hp dumping water

Look just above the lower unit at the front. There is a shift rod coupler visible that you have to drive a pin out of.

 

[Gitter-Dunn]

Re: NISSAN 40 hp dumping water

Thanks I will look for it. Have you ever seen water coming out a hole right above the foot when the motor is running?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: NISSAN 40 hp dumping water

The cavity is open inside so you might see some water coming out the drain hole. It shouldn't be much more than a dribble.