86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

[Low Bridge]

What's the quickest way to tell if my water pump is up to par. <br /><br />No signs of rubber<br />Hole below engine latch barely dribbles<br />Hole by foot has alot of flow-<br /><br />Motor runs great but now that I have her on a trailer & run the rabit ears with the watter on i notice this?<br /><br /><br />Thanks

 

[scott_parker82]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

I ran my motor with rabbit ears and motor didn't pee. Ran it in a barrel or trash can and it did, so you might try that if you can't put her in water.

 

[wayne h]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

if u are asking then its time to change it. they say every other season. its not too bad of a job and for 20$ do u really wanna risk waisting your motor ?

 

[G DANE]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

Be aware that the pump is pressure fed on muffs , and as long as it rotates, water will enter motor. In water only a slight pressure will feed pump and it really has to work. If pee hose and nozzle are open there should always be a steady stream.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

Hi Low Bridge,<br /><br />That advice is good - running it with the anti-cavitation plate immersed in a barrel means that the pump has to do its own work.<br /><br />If the motor's been running great without a good strong pee, then that suggests the pee hole is obstructed. Happens easily if you've been running in salt water. <br /><br />As a first step, clean it out - and the little hose that leads from the motor. Give it a good ream with a bit of wire, and don't run the motor for more than a moment or two if nothing comes out afterwards. Simpler to change a water pump than strip down the powerhead because you overheated the motor!<br /><br />Worry about the next steps if that doesn't work.<br /><br />Ciao

 

[Solittle]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

I'm with Wayne - -

 

[Low Bridge]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

The one that is barley dribbling is the one 4 inches down from the motor facing the rear. I now see where the little one is coming off the motor by hose and connecting to the bottom of the engine hatch flange. I'll check it out!

 

[Low Bridge]

Re: 86 9.9 longshaft waterpump

Good Good Good everything is good-<br /><br />Stuck a paperclip in the Pee Hole & she pees away!<br /><br />Thanks guys she's been a great boat but I've got to get her in shape to sell<br /><br />Thanks for the help!!