1985 75 Horse Merc water pump question

[Pun]

I recently put a water pump kit in my '85 Merc 75 outboard. When I got it apart, I realized it probably didnt need it as the impeller was in good shape, but I put the new one in anyway for safe measure.<br /><br />Anyway, when I put muffs on the motor and run it, I dont get a real strong stream of water coming out the water outlet. Water does come out steadily, but it's not blasting out of there. I dont know if this is normal or not. Should I worry? How can I make sure it's getting enough circulation. If there is a problem, what could it be?<br /><br />Thanks! Vince

 

[stougas]

Re: 1985 75 Horse Merc water pump question

Vince,<br /><br />Is it worse than it was before?<br /><br />Could be some junk in the line clogging it. If the motor doesnt run hot it should be ok.... Those motors should shoot a steady stream of water.

 

[Pun]

Re: 1985 75 Horse Merc water pump question

See, that's the problem. I dont know what it was like before since the first time I'm running it is now. Its coming out steadily, but it's not blasting out of there like I envisioned.

 

[Pun]

Re: 1985 75 Horse Merc water pump question

hmm, after a little more reading, maybe its because the thermostat wasn't open yet. Can anyone tell me if this motor has a thermostat, and if so, where would I locate it?<br /><br />I think it's a 1985, but I'm not sure...<br /><br />

 

[fierro]

Re: 1985 75 Horse Merc water pump question

have you run it in the water yet.mine is the same way. once its in the water and running it shoots a pretty good stream.