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    Default 1990 200 johnson overheating

    I just bought this 25' proline and took it out ,ideling out channel the temp gauge went up to high side of normal and buzzer came on.so i shut the motor off waited five mins and started again did the same thing so i took it back in. changed impeller today and on the ears for five minutes did the same thing water was warm but not real hot. what do i do or what could be problem thanks tonka.

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    suck thermostats clogs inthe powerhead and more

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    does this motor have deflectors in it

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    you have the motor in salt water ?

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    ya its a salty but ibring it out every time

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    salt will buld up in the motor over the time and clog the water lines.
    is the motor peeing water?

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    ya pisses water fine and hard

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    ok my best guss is the heads a cloged up with salt .

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    ok thanks

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    Default Re: 1990 200 johnson overheating

    IM me and i tell you something

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