UPDATE -OMC runnin' hot-

jajin2004

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See prior thread for history- last night I took of the oil cooler to check to see if it is plugged- blew it out and re-installed. nothing- still running hot at WOT- for update- replaced: IMPELLER, RISERS, THERMOSTAT,- couple questions- when I first wet the boat, there was a lot of carbon out of exhaust and the risers were caked with black carbon (like it was running too rich) Should I replace the manifolds (I have a spare set) Also should I replace the water circulation pump (I have a spare of that also). Last question- do you think that the boat is coming too far out of water and it is sucking air at WOT? Runs hot at full throttle- but goes back down when boat goes back to 1/2 throttle. Tonight I will put a clear hose from oil cooler to thermostat and check for air bubbles at WOT. I will let you guys know
Boat is a 1988 9 1/2 foot beam 25' long trophy flybridge with a 350/5.7 liter with a cobra outdrive. what do you think-
Also, totally freshwater cooled- no heat exchangers? Stumped Thanks for all the comments.
 

Lodgepole

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Re: UPDATE -OMC runnin' hot-

Replace the hose from the drive water pump with a clear one or put in a clear section and find out if you are loosing flow at WOT. You may have some broken impeller blade pieces in the system.
 
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