opinions on near overheat cool down

[crazy charlie]

Re: opinions on near overheat cool down

I think I may have answered my own question Don.I should be looking to see if there is a pipe thread plug and if there is then my setup is correct and if there is not than I need to remove my balls.I mean my motors balls.Does that sound right?? Charlie

 

[Don S]

Re: opinions on near overheat cool down

if there is then my setup is correct and if there is not than I need to remove my balls.

Uhhhhhhhh lets put it this way. you may have to look and see what size relief hole is drilled in them, check if the check ball springs are working properly and just see if everything is the way it should be.

 

[Bondo]

Re: opinions on near overheat cool down

Might want to read this Service bulletin.

Ayuh,.........

I might have Just discovered Why my motor has had an Overheat at idle Issue since I built it...........

I Think I might have a Too New of a T-stat Housing, married to a Too old of an Outdrive.............
I Don't remember any Check-valve Balls on my T-stat........
And,.... With the Alpha 1 drive,... I think I should........
Have Balls I mean,.........................................

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: opinions on near overheat cool down

Glad my current mysery has brought you joy!!!!!! Hope we both solve our problems.Charlie