Water Pump, Engine Temp, pisser question

[scottswierenga]

Is it normal for the engine to keep pissing water for a little bit sometimes after I shut it down? I'm still an outboard newbie and a bit confused by this.

 

[atc250r]

Probably the remainder of the water draining out of the block.

 

[SKATR186]

How long is a little bit? 5 seconds? There should only be a very small amount of water that comes out of the tell tale when the motor is stopped. It is only about 1.5 feet of 1/4" line up to the thermostats.

 

[scottswierenga]

In this case, a little bit constitutes maybe 15 seconds of water from the telltale at a similar pressure as to when the engine is running. That is why it struck me as so odd, because it almost seems like the water pump is still going...which I know isn't possible for a non running engine.

Does the drive shaft and pump impeller turn when the control is in the neutral position?

 

[sim]

When was it's last beer?

 

[mateman]

Drive shaft is direct connection to the powerhead and turns with the engine. Transmission is in the lower unit.

 

[SKATR186]

Probably just left over water in the line.

 

[scottswierenga]

I think I can put my mind at ease now since it seems that nothing about this is a big deal