Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

[henrymbrito]

I just purchased a 1995 bayline with a 3.0 LX Mercruiser a week ago. I took to the lake last week and the boat ran fine at low speeds but as I cruised at higher speeds, the motor ran very hot at which point I turned off the motor and called it a day. (It did crank over the next day). I just learned this was my fault, since I started the motor in my garage for about 30 seconds prior to going to the lake and it seems that the impeller is shot. I was wonering if anyone can give me any information on what other problems I might have created and how costly can this get. I am taking the boat in next week to have impeller replaced. <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Henry

 

[placebo]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

Hankster33, You are correct in that it is probably your fault. Running an I/O boat out of the water is not good. The impeller will not take it for more than a few seconds. The good thing is that they are inexpensive and fairly easy to replace, depending on your boat. Once replaced everything should be ok! Good luck, David

 

[henrymbrito]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

Thanks. The boat came with an extra impeller but I have no idea where it goes (will be getting a manual). I am taking it to the shop this week and they quoted me about $500.00 to replace.

 

[highaltitude]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

depending on how hot your engine got-you might be looking at exhaust bellows and water shutter on the exhaust manifold-also your exhaust bellows at the drive can get burnt. the impeller goes in the lower half of the stern drive.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

they quoted me about $500.00 to replace.

To replace the Impeller ??????<br />You're about to be Mugged........

 

[Trent]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

No... He is about to be @&#$%$$!!!!!!! 100.00 or less for labor. 200.00 total for the complete kit with housings and labor. Do it yourself. 75.00<br /><br /> Imeller replacement

 

[xltier]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

i have a auto garage and we do them for a 100.and thats for outer staters in a hurry.500 is rediculous.the merc dealer in town only gets 150.00 with parts.u should check around!!!!!

 

[henrymbrito]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

Thanks for your responses. I ran it for about 2-3 minutes when I realized the motor was overheating. There was smoke coming out and smelled like burnt oil or rubber. Once it cooled down I tried to start but it would not and eventually I drained the battery. Had to get towed back in. The next morning out of curiosity I cranked over and it actually started but I shut off within 10 secs or so. The $500 includes a minor tune-up and impeller. If exhaust bellows and water shutter would be required, do you have any ball-park figure on how much this would cost.?

 

[henrymbrito]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 overheating (1995)

Anyone know of a dependable boat mechanic in the San Bernardino, Riverside areas?