3hp Evinrude Yachtwin 1967 water flow

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ncrofts

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Anyone know whether this engine is meant to have a tell tail. I have changed the impeller, replaced cracked coils and serviced the carb. It runs perfectly but I've never ran an engine that doesn't have a tail of water to show it is being cooled properly. Is this normal?
 
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Re: 3hp Evinrude Yachtwin 1967 water flow

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />Telltales came several years later. Before that, the way to tell was to check for water spray out the back. On a 3Hp, there won't be much. But it should get your hand good and wet in just a few seconds if you hold it down there while it's running.
 
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Re: 3hp Evinrude Yachtwin 1967 water flow

Thanks. That's a weight off my mind.
 
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Look for some small holes facing aft about mid way up the leg. That is the exhaust relief. You should get some spray from those.<br /><br />If they are clogged, you can usually open them up with a toothpick.
 
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