Is it over heating???

[walsalx5151]

my 1951 3.3hp Evinrude Sportwin mdl 4423 will start and run for a few minutes then it will die and won't start up for a good half hour. It gets really hot and I think it might be overheating. Is there anyway I can stop this problem from happening and make my engine run properly?

 

[russeller]

Re: Is it over heating???

is water coming out of the pee hole?

 

[DJ]

Re: Is it over heating???

No tell telltale hole on that one.<br /><br />Can you touch your fingers to the cylinder head while it is running. If not, it's hot.<br /><br />I'l bet that old girl needs a water pump service.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Is it over heating???

walsalx5151 <br />Member # 45111 posted July 12, 2004 08:30 PM<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> My 1951 Evinrude Sportwin mdl 4423 will fire up and run for a few minutes but then it will die and I wont be able to start it for a good half hour or so. What is the problem with the darn thing? I am getting frustrated... any help would be appreciated

 

[walsalx5151]

Re: Is it over heating???

half way up to the motor there are these slits.. water comes out of them. is there a place on the motor the water is suppose to come out of too? I am kind of new to this stuff so I am not to sure

 

[DJ]

Re: Is it over heating???

No. Your engine did not have a tell tale. OMC didn't start adding them until the late 70's.<br /><br />Feel the head. If you cannot hold your fingers on it for a couple of seconds, it's hot.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Is it over heating???

The answer is to put a new water pump in if it's getting that hot.. Don't continue to run it this way, even for short periods, until you get it fixed..

 

[walsalx5151]

Re: Is it over heating???

ok.. I cannot touch it for a split second it runs way tooooooo hot. Where is the water pump located on it, and is it costy to replace, Does anyone know where I can get one?

 

[DJ]

Re: Is it over heating???

Try these guys for a pump.<br /><br />www.twincityoutboard.com<br /><br />The water pump is located at the top of the lower unit where it bolts to the exhaust tower.<br /><br />You need a manual-bad. They're about $30.00<br /><br />See the bottom of this page.