81 25hp merc water ?

[Mr. Catfish]

New to boats and motors. I have a 81 25 hp mercury. The problem is when I started it today there was no water coming out of the exit tube.I didn't let it run long.So was water to come out immediatley or is there a thermostat?I removed the hose to see if it was plugged but it was clear.

 

[Laddies]

Re: 81 25hp merc water ?

No that early 25 don't have a thermostat. It might take 15 - 20 seconds to fill the power head but if it don't you probably need the repair the water pump.

 

[Mr. Catfish]

Re: 81 25hp merc water ?

Thanks for the reply. So guess I need to get water pump fixed.