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2001 mercury 150 -just bought used--no water flows from tell tale pee hole until the thermostats open is this normal? there is no bypass?? motor will run for an hour ( thats as long as i have run it) with no problem .
Is it normal for no water to flow prior to thermostats opening ???? I am new to larger outboards. i have a 2001 mercury 150 saltwater . it does not run hot . 15 psi at idle water pressure . however it does not pee until thermostats open . my smaller outboards would pee as soon as started . is...
