Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

[EricJRW]

I'm familiar with the concept on my Evinrude outboard to have the water stream to show that the water pump is working.

I just got a 1982 DT2 to run (bad condenser), but this is the first time I've seen the engine run. I don't see any water streams above the water line, so either the DT2 does not have them, or the pump is bad.

Should I see a stream somewhere?

Thanks

PS. Attached is a picture of the only thing remotely resembling a water output, but the fact that there are two seems weird to me. Also it seems like a bit of oily exhaust (though I see no smoke), not water, is coming out.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

You won't see a stream only a fine mist out the 2 holes ....

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Thank you deejaycee_2000.

I'm not even seeing a fine mist, unless a bit of exhaust counts. I guess it's going to be in my best interest to at least inspect the impeller.

Eric

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Well I pulled the prop and popped the cover and the impeller was shredded. Glad I was reading the "IT HAS BEEN SITTING 2 YEARS, WHAT TO DO?" thread in the Evinrude FAQ.

On phone now to get a new one.

 

[ME222]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

eric can you post a full picture of your outboard? thanks

 

[sturdavj]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Good Job,
It always feels good to find the problem before it finds you?.

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

eric can you post a full picture of your outboard? thanks

Sure...

Got lots of pictures and closeups, let me know if you want more.

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Good Job,
It always feels good to find the problem before it finds you?.

Definitely!

 

[sturdavj]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Sweet looking motor,

OK, I am going to risk a question, where is the water pump located on this motor ?

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

Dang, I should have taken a picture of that...

It's essentially in front of the prop. With the prop off there is a plate held in place by two nuts. Nuts come off and the impeller is behind the plate. It's driven by the prop shaft. Since this motor has no neutral, the prop and pump are spinning whenever the motor is running.

BTW, I put this motor on a 10' Lowe Littlejon and I can get about 5 MPH, depending on wind.

 

[sturdavj]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

I have not seen an older Suzuki with that low of HP before, Kool Motor

 

[EricJRW]

Re: Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

It runs good too... Like a weed whacker on water.

I should point out that the output from the pump is actually two holes, one on each side, under the anti-ventilation plate. It's impossible to see water coming out because it's submerged, but when I pulled the old impeller I used a small piece of tubing to flush the system and I saw where the water comes out.