40 hp 1985 johnson getting hot

donelwell

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I have a 1985 40 hp Johnson and haven't used it since last year. Took it out today, got about 300 yds medium speed, and the alarm came on the control console. Checked the pee hole, water was coming out. We fished for about half hour and started up, same thing. Brought it home, hooked up to hose, run it up and down throttle, pee hole flowing, and it got hot again. Any ideas? Thank You in advance.
 

Daviet

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Re: 40 hp 1985 johnson getting hot

Might be time to check/replace the thermostat.
 
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