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    1974 evinrude 4406r 4hp runs hot

    I’ve been asked to help with a young man’s motor, 17 yr old, and I got it running pretty well but it starts running hot after about 10 20 minutes. The impeller is working fine, I did the drill attached to drive shaft test and produces a good solid stream of water. But if I let it sit and idle...
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Oh yeah. I can let it rest in the head for several seconds. After that it’s uncomfortable but not impossible. Thx!
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    I opened it up few weeks back. Wasn’t there. I’ve got OEM ready to Install now.
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Water out if hole is warm. Not hot. The engine is hot to the touch. But I do t have a scanner
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Thank you all! Follow up question but in the same vein The bubbler hole has lots of exhaust coming out. At idle water barely bubbles at the foot. If I cover the hole with my finger it comes out of the foot. I suppose it’s the path of least resistance and the water pressure makes the...
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Good to know! Doubt we use it in chilly temps too often but installing it just the same. Thx!
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Yes. Installing this weekend. Thx!
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    No idea why it was removed. I’ll add it and run it a bit. See what shakes out. Thx!
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Yes I’ve got it on my bench. I just wanted to be sure things were in working order before I took that plate off. It’s not easy getting that lower bolt off/on. Thx!
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Geez… Ive tried twice to attach the video. 3rd times the charm? In case not here is the YouTube link
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    I have a 1974 15 hp Johnson 15r74g that does not have a thermostat installed. Bought it without one. I put new water pump and rubber grommet at inlet where it meets the power head. Is this a normal amount of water w/o a thermostat installed? If it sits and runs for a while the water will...
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    Exhaust housing bushing/seal

    I’m doing some work in this engine 15r74g and the exhaust seal/bushing is bustifucated. It’ll work but I’m here… may as well go back with new. However, it’s no longer available from anyone but eBay. It’s 50 bucks on eBay but is there a known alternative you guys might suggest?
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    Recoil spring spun in housing

    Yeah the lug was in the locator hole and tightened firmly. I’m just unsure how it happened. General wear/tear I suppose. It’s in my bench vise and I’m not inclined to buy new.
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    Recoil spring spun in housing

    When pulling rope it sounded odd then I heard the spring unwind in the housing. Removed the pull start and found the tab had slipped into the housing. How does one repair this?
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    Timing off due to throttle arm and cam follower?

    I tried the knock off adjustable cam follower and it bolts up but the adjustment hits the carb before WOT. With the adjustment of the cam throttle arm I hope to be in good shape. Thanks for the hint.
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