Nissan Outboard motor

[Marczewski]

I'm new to outboard motors, my first purchase was an older Nissan Outboard 4Hp four stroke, model number NIS NSD 4B 5B 6B. Runs like a champ, couldn't be happier. Only thing is it's obviously used but has been well taken care of. After running it and getting it home I notice a hole in the right side above the foot. It's a manufactured hole not a hole caused by damage. The parts catalog lists a grommet in the hole. Has any damage been done by running this motor without the grommet in place? I have attached photos

 

[pvanv]

Your model number makes no sense. But... those size Tohatsu/Nissan motors have a grommet there to access the shift linkage. It will be loud with that missing.

369610160M

GROMMET

$3.15

 

[Sea Rider]

Yep, and if the hole is submerged while combo is floating at neutral will have exhaust combustion popping from there as well..

Happy Boating