I made a post a few weeks ago and after bringing the boat to my local marine
mechanic noticed the following...... I have a 94 Chaparral w/ a 5.7
Mercruiser. I have recently noticed that when flushing the system (on the
earmuffs) the exhaust/water comes out of only one side at the bottom near
the transom plate. It trickles out the other side. I could have swore that
last season it came out both sides but don't know 100%, is this normal? The
mechanic said that this is normal because when running on the muffs there is
not enough water intake and that it comes out one manifold down the exhaust
and shoots out only one side. My exhaust flaps are intact and there is no
obstruction at the bottom of the exhaust.

Next question is... again while on the earmuffs and i pop it into reverse at
a slow idle, i hear a slapping sound, the marine said that is normal, they
adjusted the lower shift cable. Just was wondering if anyone has the same
experience.

Thanks! !

-Matt