1977 Johnson 6 hp - Fog engine at end of season and run gas/oil out?

[jimwalt]

I am not sure if that motor has a pee hole, I know my late 60s 25 didn't and the early 70's didnt. but my point is of it doesn't all the water exits through the exhaust releifs and under water exhaust. if it's weak you won't really notice it the same as if there is a pee stream you check every time you start and put up your motor. so you will not notice a weak impellor as soon.

Yep, mine has a pee hole and it comes out nice and strong! I believe the hose for this is what I circled in red.

 

[jimwalt]

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Last time I changed the pump impeller in my '84 6Hp I decided to take a look at the thermostat. It was stuck open!

Cleaning up with some descaler and a little gentle persuasion soon had it operating freely again , opening and closing at the correct temperature.

Re fogging . With no carb drain plug I try to do as suggested in #4.

How can you tell if the thermostat is stuck open? My thermostat is right under the cover in a triangular screwed on box in the rear (circled it in red). --- I think!!! Correct me if I'm wrong please!

 

[racerone]

That is where it is.----Take cover off and inspect it.----Obvious if it is stuck open.