6r74 exhaust cavity drain holes ?

[crosbyman]

pm file size to small so trying this route to Mumbles

in each corner is a small drain hole one of which I repaired with steel epoxy (bottom left one) stuffed in the corner leaving.. a smaller hole

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[fleetwin]

Looks fine to me, and yes, I’m sure those little holes are there just to be sure any water that might get up there drains out easily. I guess I have never taken the time to look closely at this area, but will surely do so the next time I work on one of these engines…
That sure looks like a low hour fresh water unit to me, the big hole you were worried about was probably just a casting flaw, and nothing to be concerned about, it is nowhere near any cooling passages.
Please take a moment to ensure the shift lever bellcrank is tight on the shift lever while the powerhead is off. These aluminum bellcranks like to loosen up/crack creating slop in the shift handle…don

[crosbyman]

my 9.5 9622a has that shift handle slop… i’ll check it out closer because the (cracked ?) part is more accessible

yep this little 6hp is so clean I was surprised the pull cord had wear enough for concern. I just replaced it

i’ll be closing it up when the impeller and ph base gasket come in tomorrow , seals look ok

pleased pink with my purchase.

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