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  1. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    I put in the new impeller today. The stat tomorrow. As far as hoses, they all seem fine and not damaged. They were all new new in September and are all still like new by feel and flow. Running the flush hose shows no leaks and good flow through the outdrive. I need to buy or borrow the meter to...
  2. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    I didn't get to the stat yet although I have the replacement. I will do that tomorrow.
  3. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Update on overheat from leaving cap off of flush hose: Here is the impeller I took out today. WOW! It's smoked. Replaced it and tried to start boat with the flush hose. No luck. Cranks fine. Any suggestions? I see no obvious damage like melting of anything, water in oil, etc.
  4. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Very cool. That is a big help. Thanks!
  5. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    I agree with you'all. I will replace the impeller and the thermostat. Now I gotta find the parts. As the picture shows, it's easy access. Thanks for all your help guys. I post back to update what I find.
  6. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    Mid September. There might be 50 hrs on the impeller and much of the rest of the unit. All rebuilt in September.
  7. PaulinSWFL

    Overheat on 5.0 with SX outdrive

    My 1995 Chris Craft Concept 19 with a 5.0 Volvo Penta and SX outdrive is a fun and fast boat. It's trailered and easy to launch and load. Today, like every other time we go to use it, I run it on the flush hose that's inside the engine cowling beofre I get to the ramp. I forgot to screw the...
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