Question about telltale hole...

Rocky4052

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This is a 1966 Merc 500 50hp 4 cyl. I'm trying to clear line to tell tale hole. I'm using weedeater line and got it to go in just over a foot, but no further. How far should that line go in? Will I be able to access it from below when I change the impeller? I have the prop in a barrel of water right now, and tried compressed air thru the hose from the top and there was no air coming out the bottom [no bubbles] so I am assuming it is really blocked. I'm waiting for my manual to come in before I tear anything apart. Any info would be greatly appreciated. There seems to be very knowlegable people on this site more than willing to help out! Thanks, Dan
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Question about telltale hole...

thats as far as the weed eater line will go. when you drop the lower you can use a water hose and try to flush from the water tube. i believe your engine does not have a thermostat. the rule is no pee no cool. the pee line is the last in the water circuit. the engine fills before the water gets to the pee outlet.
 

Rocky4052

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Re: Question about telltale hole...

Tashasdaddy............That's just what I wanted to know. Thank you--Dan
 
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