1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

[divebubbles]

I have owned this motor for 5 years with very minor issues "Knock on wood". I have always noticed the water sort of dribbles out of the pee hole instead of the usual stream of water I have seem on other motors. The motor does not overheat. It runs fine. When connected with ear muffs it can take up to 10 minutes before I see the 1st signs of water exiting the block. What is the norm for this engine? TIA

 

[NathanY]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

Run a small piece of wire up the pee hole and see if something made a nest in there. That is usually what happens.

 

[divebubbles]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

I've removed all the hoses and T's and inspected them for blockage in the past. I will check things again. I was told by one mechanic that this is normal for this type of motor. I really do not trust him though.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

divebubbles <br /><br />You're right. It should not take that long for the motor to start peeing. When on the muffs, make sure you have plenty of water pressure..

 

[divebubbles]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

I was careful with the placement of the muffs and used a water outlet that has plently of pressure. Took about 2-3 minutes before dribbles of water started to appear. As I increase the trottle, the dribble increases, but not a constant stream.<br /><br />Remember this has been the way of things since I purchased this motor. It does not over heat and runs perfect.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

divebubbles How does the motor behave in the water where it is meant to run.<br /><br />I've had Mercury V6's (on a hose)that take so long to show a telltail,even I get nervous.That's one reason we use temp sticks.<br />DHP

 

[ob]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

Have you replaced the waterpump since you've had the engine?If it hasn't been replaced in a few years ,my recommendation is that you replace with new and install new T/stats.A worn impeller or one that has taken a set will not produce good pressure or volume at lower speeds.

 

[divebubbles]

Re: 1988 200HP Looper pee hole pressure

I make it a point to change the impeller every year. I changed the entire assembly last year. In the water the results are the same. The TStats where changed 3 to 4 years ago, thinking that this might increase water pressure. No change. From all your responses I am assuming that I should be getting MORE than just dribbling water? Should I be seeing a constant stream? The water pressure gauge is tapped at the lower part of the block. The gauge reads abour 20 PSI at normal operation WOT 25-30PSI.