02 merc 15 hp impeller question

[roger777]

I just changed the impeller on my motor. Everything seemed to go ok but now the motor smokes a bit and I am not seeing any water come out the p hole.. Water is coming out of the bottom.. Before the impeller swap it had very little water coming out.. I only ran it for a couple minutes and I think I flooded it first.. I installed the impeller the same direction the old one was installed.Looking down it is clockwise.. Did I do something wrong.. I also changed the lower unit lube... Thanks
Roger

 

[Laddies]

Re: 02 merc 15 hp impeller question

Yup, drop it down and ceck the rubber grommet on the water tube also the driveshaft seal at the top of the pump

 

[roger777]

Re: 02 merc 15 hp impeller question

Thanks Laddies,
You were right about the rubber gromet.. I slid the water tube with rubber grommit in first then I aligned the black tube and water tube when I slid the lower unit on.. Now I am getting water out the hole..Seems like better than before but still it is like dripping really fast not a steady stream.. Is this because I am running it in a bucket and not with ears.. I am use to the bigger motors with the ears that has a nice stream coming out.. I have never had a small motor before..
Thanks Again
Roger

 

[Laddies]

Re: 02 merc 15 hp impeller question

In a smaller contaner they will sometimes suck exhaust gases as they will pump easier than water.

 

[roger777]

Re: 02 merc 15 hp impeller question

Makes sense.. I just wanted to make sure this was normal..
Thanks again

 

[bob lloyd]

Re: 02 merc 15 hp impeller question

I have a 15 HP and it just trickles until warmed up and the thermostat opens. You then should get a good stream. The thermostat might cycle open and closed thereafter.