last time to ask this question, I hope!

[Spur]

I started my old 5.5 seahorse (59) and let it just run till it started peeing.<br /><br />The head got a little hot, but she did finally start. I guess I was too afraid I would burn something up to let it run. It took about a minute.<br /><br />Does any water shoot out of the bottom by the prop before the thermostat opens?<br /><br />If the impellor is always pumping....where in the heck does the water go that is pumped prior to the thermostat opening.<br /><br />Are the thermostats factory set to open at "X,Y,Z" temp. Over time will a new thermostate open sooner. I would like to see it open about 15 seconds sooner.<br /><br />Thanks guys Im sorry Im so ignorant on this subject, this should be the last time

 

[steve forsythe]

Re: last time to ask this question, I hope!

This might not be an answer but i know my with my Merc i have to rev it in nuetral to draw the water up and start peeing. If i dont it will take a long time to start. Just a few pumps with the throttle in nuetral starts it peeing in about 20 sec.

 

[Spur]

Re: last time to ask this question, I hope!

I was just so gun shy that it would over heat. This is the only my seconfd outboard motor. I had a Suzuki 85 hourse on a bass boat years ago but it was new, cant afford that now, I have kids instead. <br /><br />As long as yall dont think it will burn up, Im satisfied.

 

[G DANE]

Re: last time to ask this question, I hope!

Hi Spur - now i answered your question in your other thread - be carefull if the pump doesnt get water right away - it can be damaged in a hurry.

 

[Spur]

Re: last time to ask this question, I hope!

Thanks alot G Dane, advice taken