Hey guys its been a awhile since I have posted here. Anyway long story short. I finally rebuilt the powerhead its been about about 1.5 years since rebuilt. Hardest part was the needle bearings lol!!! I have been having overheat issues lately @ wot. Replaced impeller in spring ran fine for while. OK then started acting up about week ago. Checked thermostats which were replaced at rebuilt they are fine. Cleaned out pop it valve assembly it's fine. When I changed the impeller put new water pump housing on also and yes new gaskets and yes they were put on in the right order. Tail tail is strong when thermos reach operating temp but here is the kicker when I am @ wot I I understand that the poppet valve on lower starboard side of motor cracks open to give additional cooling. But for some reason @ wot the tail tail starts spitting and stops and steam starts coming out instead of water. Checked all water lines they are clear. I run in river all the time. Any help should I pull bottom end again or you guys have any other idea. Also I can run motor all day at 1/2 or a little more with no issues. I AM STUMPED. Any help..?
lost a few ball hats. I always try to keep it level cause I know that if you go to high the motor will over Rev and people think you really getting more speed but you really not. As far as the prop its SS laser 2 don't know the pitch the Guy I bought it off had a brand new bottom end put on and it was installed buy a certified merc mechanic so I am assuming its the right pitch. But may the trim could be the prob. I will pull the bottom end check the impeller to be safe doesn't take long maybe since I run on river I get a lot of dirt in there I know I should flush the motor once in a while but I don't trust muffs. I blew through water lines air is moving free. Also is there a bottom part to water pump assembly I am sure its OK since bottom end is only 2 years old but you never know. Thanks for quick reply. If you have any questions about rebuild on the xr6 let me know it was a adventure like parts and stuff what ever let me know.