exhaust

[new_2-boats]

is it normal for water to spit out of the exhaust ports? it's a '78 johnson

 

[Dhadley]

Re: exhaust

Welcome!!<br /><br />Lets hope water comes out there! <br /><br />Yes, its fine -- no problem at all. What size motor is it?

 

[bnk999]

Re: exhaust

That is a water cooled engine, it sucks water up from the bottom of the motor leg and pumps it thru the motor and out along with the exhaust. If you don't have water coming out that means your impeller is not working and you will overheat your motor.....

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: exhaust

Good news new-2-boats. Seems to be working fine so far. Lets hope your luck holds out.

 

[new_2-boats]

Re: exhaust

ok not my cooling hole, there is two holes were exhaust comes out and there is water sputtering out. I also have gas coming out a hole behind the fuel pump, any ideas?

 

[new_2-boats]

Re: exhaust

It's a 70 hp, by the way.

 

[Solittle]

Re: exhaust

Ok on the water - replace the fuel pump.

 

[new_2-boats]

Re: exhaust

Originally posted by SoLittle:<br /> Ok on the water - replace the fuel pump.

are you saying my fuel pump is bad? what do you mean "Ok on the water"?

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: exhaust

there is two holes were exhaust comes out and there is water sputtering out

Not to worry, this is normal.<br /><br />

I also have gas coming out a hole behind the fuel pump

This is bad. You need to rebuilt the fuel pump and use all new gaskets.

 

[JB]

Re: exhaust

Moving to Johnson Troubles.

 

[Solittle]

Re: exhaust

Water spitting out the exhaust ports is normal - - OK.<br /><br />If my fuel pump were leaking I would replace it.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: exhaust

Yes! If your fuel pump is leaking, replace it right away...before you run the engine again. Even a small fuel leak is a disaster just waiting to happen.