I've got a 50hp Suzuki from -00. Telltale is strong when I start the motor, with a 1,5 meter sideways stream, but soon fades and after 20 seconds or so it's down to a trickle. Engine doesn't seem hot when running, and I've detached a hose on top on the engine and when I start the engine it soon flows water from the hole it was attached to. Bought boat and motor last year so it's a bit new to me and don't really know what to expect, but don't remember it doing this last summer.
Removed the lower unit and checked the impeller before putting the boat in the water, and all looked fine.
So:
Strong stream at start: Telltale not blocked, impeller works.
Water from cooling hose: Impeller works, water seems to flow through cooling system..
Seems OK to me but I'm still a bit nervous running without a steady stream from the telltale. Anyone got any idea what could cause this?
Thanks,
Anders
Removed the lower unit and checked the impeller before putting the boat in the water, and all looked fine.
So:
Strong stream at start: Telltale not blocked, impeller works.
Water from cooling hose: Impeller works, water seems to flow through cooling system..
Seems OK to me but I'm still a bit nervous running without a steady stream from the telltale. Anyone got any idea what could cause this?
Thanks,
Anders