I have a old 73 Johnson 65 outoard that has been sitting for many years. It has little hours on it and it started up right away, and ran great. Though, the powerhead was heating up and the exhaust manifold was getting unusaly warm. There was no water coming out of the exhaust (upper) and I am suspecting the impeller is toast. Should I suspect clogging/ blockage anywhere in the system that could cause this?
As well, after putting the volt-meter on the battery, I saw that the voltage remained at 12.6 volts, even when raising the rpm's... therefor the generator is not putting out. I measured the 2 yellow wires, which I think comes from the coils under the flywheel, and measured around 5.6volts per wire, and no volts when engine is stopped. On an engine of this era, could my culperates be?
As well, after putting the volt-meter on the battery, I saw that the voltage remained at 12.6 volts, even when raising the rpm's... therefor the generator is not putting out. I measured the 2 yellow wires, which I think comes from the coils under the flywheel, and measured around 5.6volts per wire, and no volts when engine is stopped. On an engine of this era, could my culperates be?