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I have a 1973 18 hp evinrude that is over heating...
Now is it for sure the water pump?
Can you tell if a water pump is bad when you pull it?
Im not exactly sure how the cooling system works on boat motors...
There is some water coming out of the hole its suppused to on the back of the lower...
I need to replace the water pump in my 73 18 hp evinrude. Its over heating.
I am wondering how hard this is and how much it costs for a replacement kit?
Any info and diagrams would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
This motor was owned by my dad for many years. Had It on his fishing boat for along time while i was younger. Worked with no problems. After sitting in our basement for about 8 years I decided to take it out and put it on my new duck boat. Well I did the normal things....carb...plugs...replace...
