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Tuskey
46 posts |
#23673 2008-05-20 17:40 GMT |
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my dad got a boat with a 1976 force moter and it starts up fine but it wont "spit" the water back out to cool the engine any suggestions on how to fix??
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CaptainCrunch
32 posts |
#23674 2008-05-20 17:49 GMT |
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Sounds like a water pump it is somewhat of an easy fix, if you are somewhat handy. The part is cheap, (like 10-20 bucks) so if you have to pay to have it done it wont cost that much. try not to run the motor, because there is a good chance of it overheating and damaging it.
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Cosmiclight
43 posts |
#23675 2008-05-20 19:54 GMT |
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If the motor has been used in saltwater the "p" hole may be plugged with salt. Even a fresh water engine can plug the outlet with debris. Stick a flexible wire in the hole and try to clean it out. Next check the intake filter (And I don't mean the carburetor intake filter) for obstructions, being careful not to damage the filter that is usually plastic. Lastly, blame the pump.
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Victory
45 posts |
#23676 2008-05-20 22:38 GMT |
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First, take a hangar and stick it up the tell tale to clean it out. Gently.
No, well then you have a bad impeller in the lower unit. Chances are the fins on the rubber impeller have been sheared off. Will need to be replaced. |
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