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Old July 14th, 2008, 12:56 PM
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Question Water pump for 7.5 hp mercury motor

The water pump on my 7.5 hp mercury motor pumps air but will not pick up water. I have cleaned it out to insure it is not clogged. What do I do next, short of taking it apart?
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Old July 20th, 2008, 03:11 AM
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Default Re: Water pump for 7.5 hp mercury motor

your not running it on ears are you, check and make sure it doesnt have a pickup under the cavitation plate.
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Default Re: Water pump for 7.5 hp mercury motor

IT does have pick up under cav plate
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