purchasing a 50HP mariner

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I am looking at purchasing a 50HP mariner for one of my future projects Of course I want to run it beofre I purchase it. When I put on the adapter to get water thru the engine nothign comes out of the water hole. My yamaha 115HP motor goes like a storm at any time, Does the mercuries have tohave the thermostat open up before I get any water out? Or I am looking at having to replace the water pump already? Also how hard is to pull the lower unit and replace the water pump if needed?

Thanks

Dave

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: purchasing a 50HP mariner

replace the water pump. not a really hard job. there are several post and you do need a manual.

 

[Mike722]

Re: purchasing a 50HP mariner

My 1994 40hp requires a short garden hose at full pressure and about 30 seconds for water to come out. If I used a long hose it will not get enough water.

In the lake it takes about 15 seconds for water to show.

Mike