87 15hp evinrude "Head Gasket" ??????

[imported_Warren]

Just took the thermostat out and started it up. The temp is staying at 130 but there is water spraying out of the upper exhaust hole. I believe this means that the head gasket is blown...Right? I think after all of this nightmare I finally figured out the problem. 29 hours straight of amatuer outboard motor repair and it keeps gettin worse.......If i'm right and it is the head gasket i'm goin to sleep,,,,,,,,,

 

[Solittle]

Re: 87 15hp evinrude "Head Gasket" ??????

Wrong! Water spreying out the exhaust hole indicates that the water pump is working properly.<br /><br />Best to run with the thermostat in.<br /><br />Suggestion rather than spend the next 29 hours tryin "stuff" - - get a shop manual and read yourself to sleep.

 

[imported_Warren]

Re: 87 15hp evinrude "Head Gasket" ??????

I purchased the Seloc manual for my outboard and it covers way too many motors and is really confusing for me. I think the dealer gave me the wrong thermostat. gonna go there tomorrow and ask em after gettin some sleep......