89 Force 125 cooling

[rustyfan21]

I have a 89 125 force. The problem is at idle up to 15mph I am shooting water pretty good, over 15mph water stops. Is this a problem with water pump or blokage. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[scotiany]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

Sounds to me like you don't have a problem.

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

is it suppose to stop shooting water at higher speeds because it ran hot Sunday

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

I had ran through a sand bar, after that I idealed for 10 minutes roughly. It started smoking and shut off. I let the engine cool down and started it up and water pump was fine, but when i put it in gear and over 15mph water almost came to a stop. I do not know if this is normal

 

[bnk999]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

It is normal for the water to stop coming out of the telltale at higher rpms, at that point it all exits out under water- After running into a sand bar then overheating, I would pull your lower unit and look at your impeller especially if it hasn't been replaced in a while I'd just go ahead and replace it, you may have a problem there, the sand could have also plugged a water passage somewhere you could try to flush it with muffs

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

Water pump was changed last year, after i let it cool and started it it spit and sputterd for a little bit, maybe 15 seconds, i guess getting sand out of system, after that it ran fine i ran 15mph all the way back to the ramp, aproximatly 4 miles. I did not want to take a chance at burning it up. another ? is there suppose to be a overheat alarm on this motor if so were is it at and is it easy to change. Thank you

 

[boatsmitty]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

There is an overheat switch on the block around the head. It should have a single orange wire to it. There should be a buzzer on your console that is activated by the switch.

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

can i test this buzzer

 

[bnk999]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

look here-- <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=33;t=003054#000000

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

I will try this tomorrow, Thanks for everyones help. I appreciate it.

 

[scotiany]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

You didn't say you ran into a sandbar or I would have given a different answer.

 

[rustyfan21]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

I guess i should probably still change the water pump kit? I am putting it in the river tomorrow to test it again.

 

[bnk999]

Re: 89 Force 125 cooling

A water pump replacement is alot easier/cheaper than a powerhead replacement-- Those impellers can be quite easy to trash