Stilllllllllll running hottt

tpsball

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Let me start over real quick.. 1988 OMC 4.3 v6in a Four Winns 205 Sundowner. Origininally runniing hot, 180-190, never overheated, oil is good, oil pressure is good. changed head gaskets, intake gaskets, asked here for help and over whelmingly was told Impeller. While i was waiting for impeller to come in I ran a hose to the water tube and ran the motor and it ran cool, 160 and exhaust manifolds were able to touch no problem. Put outdrive on and ran with muffs and fine, 160 and maintained. Just put in water, still on trailer and temp ran up, 180 or so and engine was hot to touch. Had a mechanic tell me that he believes the port side head is cracked, but the engine runs too good for a cracked head i believe. Now, what do you think? I have an extra set of heads, should I chande them out? Please Help!!!!! Thanks in advance
 

gbeltran

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Re: Stilllllllllll running hottt

Did you ever replace the impeller? Having it running on the muffs is going to be just like having the hose hooked to the water tube, pressure from the hose will cover up any impeller problem.
 

a70eliminator

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Re: Stilllllllllll running hottt

Be aware, Cobra impellers are not all the same, the 2.3 and 3.0 engines take a different impeller similar but not the same, are you sure the correct impeller was installed? Also there is a vent tube off the impeller housing, if it's clogged the pump could be getting airlocked when dunked into water, yet fine when on the hose because it's able to push the air out, sorta like trapping air into a upsidedown cup placed below the water. Your symptoms appear impeller related.
 

shouldsellit

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Re: Stilllllllllll running hottt

My temp would run good on land also but not when I put it in water. Impeller replacement for me.
 

tpsball

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Re: Stilllllllllll running hottt

OMC cobra.. and yes I did an Impeller replacement, I will check the vent tube. I will also change out the exhaust manifolds, water pump, thermostat and housing. I have a lot of spare parts. I want to check flow from the inlet hose when in the water and make sure it's getting enough water in. The motor runs way too good to be anything other than a water in or water out problem. thanks
 
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