Water pressure ? 60hp (Laddies)?

jebeebe

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I finaly got my motor running good but has a low pressure reading. I installed a new water pump(complete), and it is pumping a good pee stream but the water pressure reads, 5 or lower at idle and 7 at 4500rpms. I was given to believe it should read 14 at that rpm. I could'nt get a gromet for the pee hole and installed a 1/4 inch air fitting with a piece of air hose in it, but I think it is still bigger than the original. Would this lower the backpressure? I know it is not getting hot as I hung on the back of the pontoon and put my hand under the stream at 4500rpms and it was luke warm. Should I just not worry about it?.......................Jerry
 

ricksrster

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Re: Water pressure ? 60hp (Laddies)?

What year is your 60hp? My 850 is 4 PSI at lower RPM and 6 at higher RPM. This is in range for my motor.
 

jebeebe

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Re: Water pressure ? 60hp (Laddies)?

Hi Rickster
It is a 1988. Sounds like your pressure is about the same as mine. I may be worrying too much. Thanks for the reply..............Jerry
 
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