should the Water pee at high speed?

[brettshouse]

1964 johnson 40 HP.<br /><br />it runs great and starts great!<br /><br />it has water coming from the "idle relief" at idle and low speed...but at high speed it barly seems to spit out.<br /><br />is it true that by the name idle relief it should only come out at idle?<br />this is what i have been wondering about for a long time...<br />please, should it pee at high speed?<br />do I need a new impellor?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Brett.

 

[scotiany]

Re: should the Water pee at high speed?

I got a '70 Chrysler. When at cruising speed, the water comes out in dribbles. The overheat light never comes on. So, at least on mine, I'm not worried.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: should the Water pee at high speed?

If you have Thru-Hub exhaust, it will mostly come out thru the prop. If it's been 2 years since a water pump replacement or if you don't know when it was replaced, it's time for a new one.

 

[DJ]

Re: should the Water pee at high speed?

Brett,<br /><br />That engine didn't have a telltale, as you know.<br /><br />It also does not emit much water at planing speeds. Most of it goes out below the water line.<br /><br />However, I would heed the impeller replacement advice.

 

[brettshouse]

Re: should the Water pee at high speed?

Thanks Guys...It's good to know it may be normal..<br /><br />I took the lower end off...It was much easier then i expected..nothing stuck or broken....It was my first time!<br /><br />the impeller was fine but there was no sign of a gasket...<br />so i changed the impellor anyway and made a gasket...i will water test next week when the ice is gone.<br />;0<br /><br />Thanks for the help guys i think i will worry less this year.....<br /><br />happy boating