1988 85 force water issues

[mauiboy]

Hey guys
My 85hp force some how is not getting water I checked the impeller and it is fine, I blew air from the pee hole and it is coming out from the exaust. I also pulled the t stat and it looked burnt and dry what else should i do.

 

[SweeperForce]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

Try running the motor without the thermostat. That way you'll know if there is a clog in the motor or not.

Tom

 

[87blf125]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

change the impeller anyway it may look good but still may be bad. it has happend to me

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

I did run it with out the t stat ad still no water no crack or ay signs of wear on the impeller in fact it looks brand new do you guys think i need to replace it anyway

 

[scooterdog]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

Are running it on muffs or in a tank? I have never been able to get mine to pump water on the muffs but..put it in the tank and it is fine. I have read that these are sometimes difficult to get primed on the hose. Other than that...I would check for clogged intakes.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

it used to run on muffs befor it all happened when I took her out when the weather was 28 degrees out.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

I noticed that the impeller housing next to one of the bolts has a small pin hole is that normal

 

[my1stboat1]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

that pin hole is suppose to be there it allow the air to escape to help priming the water system faster... I had the same problem you have.. I replaced the housing, plate and impeller I also sealed the lower unit where the 6 bolts hold it to the lower leg with sealant and my boat with the same year and model engine as you pumps water great now... hope it helps

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

Thanks Ill try that

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 1988 85 force water issues

I found out that my impeller was the cause it looked good but I did not figure that the impeller could spun like a sun hub.