gamefisher 15hp

[bac]

Hi, I just recently purhcased a 15 hp ,1996 model gamefisher. model # 225.581508 ser# oe142057. The motor cranks and runs fine , but the head gets hot to touch.. The impeller looks great and as soon as the engine cranks the thermostat port on the back starts flowing water. Is that supposed to start immediately? How can i verify water is actually circulating through the cylinder walls and how hot can the head get normally? Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated..thanks

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

Water will "spit" out the two exhaust relief ports on the leg above the waterline usually within a few seconds after starting. Dunno about your "hot to touch"..is there a discoloration of the paint? Check the post I did earlier on "Force/Gamefisher thermostat.."

 

[JB]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

Moving to Other Outboards.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

You can check to see if there is a thermostat very easily.There are 2 screws at the exhaust port.Take them out and slowly remove the black cover and there will be a spring behind it holding the stat in.Charlie

 

[bac]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

There is a thermostat under the black cover on the back of the motor, and water comes out of it within a few second of cranking the motor. Is that normal??? I thought a thermostat function was to hold water in the block to let it come to normal operating temp then open to allow cooling and circulation. <br /> Are the exhaust relief ports the two vertical slits below the thermostat housing?? should water spit out constantly when engine is running?? If no water is coming out what could be the problem..? thanks

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

It is ok for water to come out immediately.If you have no water coming out that means there is no cooling taking place.You can take out the stat and check it by putting it in a glass of cold water for a few minutes and then put it in a glass of warm water and see if it opens at all.It should.Charlie

 

[bac]

Re: gamefisher 15hp

thanks all ...this site is great and all suggestions greatly appreciated...