Re: Outboard engine cooling system question

On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:19:08 -0500, PhantMan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

>>I made sure the water level in the barrel was well
>>above the water intake.
>
>Make sure it's higher than the impeller. There's no mark on the
>outside of your lower unit indicating where it is, you'll just have to
>estimate. But some impellers won't suck up water if they're above
>water level.

>Second thing, remove the thermostat. It might be stuck closed. 

I don't believe in coincidence. The thermostat wouldn't stick closed
at the exact time you dropped it over the side.

>won't hurt to run the engine without it. If that's the problem, you
>can replace it later.

Casady