Stratusair
Cadet
- Joined
- Nov 22, 2013
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- 21
Hi, I have a newly acquired 1969 Merc 4 H.P. outboard. Got it running great but then overheated. Pulled the lower drive and installed a new impeller in the water pump, the old one had no fins left on it. Question is, is the exit water supposed to come out a casting hole in the lower engine cowl like every other outboard I've worked on or does the water exit through the prop hub only? If the water is supposed to stream out the cowl and I don't see any, is it likely I miss installed the water pump tube or are these notorious for blockage when an impeller disintegrates? Any suggestions appreciated.