boat question

[lovetofish]

i get water flow out where the exhaust is, but not out through the head. how long should it take for the thermostat to open when running on hose water? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Didn't get to fish all long weekend because of this problem.

 

thanks,

 

lovetofish

[BITEME]

first thing is do you have water going into the intake

if you do it should be coming out the port right away

if not change your impeller

dont keep running it like this

its not a hard job to do

[lovetofish]

i did the impeller already and i still can't get water flow. its not plugged any where because i checked all the passage ways with the hose. thinking i have an air leak some where in the housing or the gasket or water pipe gromet

Edited May 22, 2007 by lovetofish

[BITEME]

could be an air leak but not likley as you are forcing water to the impeller not drawing it

i would double check the repair job

[Entropy]

When I bought my boat I had the same problem, the marine mechanic told me to put it in the water put in in gear and take it to 1/3 throtle. It opened after about 1 min; the water was cold. He said it would not open (much if at all) when idling in the driveway.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Entropy

[BITEME]

put it in gear in the driveway

and yes it should open

[lovetofish]

Thanks a bunch guys! I really appreciate the help!

 

lovetofish