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Re: Outboard engine cooling system question

by Frank <frank.gerry@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Mar 18, 2008 at 04:24 PM

On Mar 18, 9:14=A0am, richardcas...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (Richard Casady)
wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:19:08 -0500, Phant...@[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


 I took the powerhead off the Merc 3.3hp engine tonight and followed
the entire cooling system throughout, checking for any blockages.
There was none. I also discovered there is no thermostat on the 3.3
hp. I didn't think there was, but I'm a rookie with engine repair so I
wasn't sure.
 When I opened up the powerhead I found plenty of fresh water still
not dried out. Indicating to me that the powerhead was getting cooling
water but for some reason it just wasn't coming out the water pump
indicator hole. Which I did clear out with wire when I was trying to
run the engine in my back yard. Everyones suggestions on these posting
I did check out. Still nothing. This is the damnedest thing.
 




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Outboard engine cooling system question
Frank <frank.gerry@[EM  2008-03-16 07:29:09 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Brian Whatcott <betwys  2008-03-16 14:40:46 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Matt Colie <matt.colie  2008-03-16 14:24:12 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
PhantMan@[EMAIL PROTECTED  2008-03-16 15:19:08 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
"Jim Northey" &  2008-03-16 20:53:02 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
"Garland Gray II&quo  2008-03-16 20:13:08 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
"Jim Northey" &  2008-03-17 01:55:45 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
richardcasady@[EMAIL PROT  2008-03-18 13:14:34 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Frank <frank.gerry@[EM  2008-03-16 14:22:22 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Bruce in Bangkok <b*pa  2008-03-17 16:57:12 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Bruce in Bangkok <b*pa  2008-03-17 17:04:10 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
"bellsouthnews"  2008-04-26 12:33:11 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
salty@[EMAIL PROTECTED]   2008-04-26 17:28:24 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
"bellsouthnews"  2008-04-27 17:31:30 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Frank <frank.gerry@[EM  2008-03-18 16:24:06 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Bruce in Bangkok <b*pa  2008-03-19 07:29:21 
Re: Outboard engine cooling system question
Bruce in Bangkok <b*pa  2008-03-20 19:17:11 

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