New water pump...

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CBC

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I just had the water pump replaced on my 1978 Merc 800 and things at first looked fine... tattle tale was a nice strong stream. However, after just 4 hrs of running the stream went down to just a dribble. the pump was changed by a mechanic... is it possible I just have something plugging up the outlet? Will it hurt anything to use high pressure air to blow back up the hole?

Thanx,
Crunch
 
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Steven1962

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Re: New water pump...

you took it in had it replaced, I would take it back to the same guy and see what he will do for you. If you touch it he will not cover it. take it back first.
 
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Re: New water pump...

Thanx Steve.... won't touch the pump unless he won't fix it, but if it's just a piece of crap in the hole, and I can just blow it out.... I can go boating this weekend :D
 
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Chris1956

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Re: New water pump...

Those telltales clog up easily. Remove the wrap cowling and pull the telltale hose off the head and blow it out.
 
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Re: New water pump...

Thanx Chris... hope my big hands fit in there.
 
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Re: New water pump...

Problem solved, it was plugged up.

Thanx again all,
Crunch
 
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