1957 evenrude 5.5

[johnwb]

Replaced water pump and still no water or cooling. Any ideas?

 

[kbait]

Blow air up water tube to see if it’s clear. Check that said tube is indeed inserted into waterpump housing grommet.
But first, if barrel testing, make sure waterpump is completely submerged before starting (lower unit bolts 6” under water).
Good luck!

 

[johnwb]

Thanks !!! kbait the water level did the trick. I was just too shallow.

 

[kbait]

Nice to not have to pull powerhead twice!

 

[oldboat1]

Maybe not so fast. If the motor was run with the impeller dry/out of water, it could have be destroyed in a few seconds. I would at least have a look at it.