[kel3283]

Hello,

I am new to this forum recently and was curious if anyone knew why my 28HP Evinrude would be pissing hot water out of the cooling system. I am currently located in the lower Florida Keys and the water tempurature is usually around 70-75 degrees. However, everytime I run my outboard the water coming out of the pisser has got to be between 120-130 degrees. Even the heads, areas around the spark plugs seem to be almost untouchable (180-200 degrees) when the cover is removed. This is after running the engine for about 15 minutes. I believe the impeller might be on its way out and forcing the engine to almost overheat. Sometimes the outboard will sputter a bit but I believe that is a setting on the carb itself.

Would these issures be caused by a bad themrastat at all? Impeller? Clog in the water intake system? Please give me your opinions, I am pretty knowledgable about the outboard, just really do not know where to start problem solving. Thank you!

K.P.F.

[bhile]

The first step would be to replace the impeller and thermostat.

[kel3283]

Taking the skiff in for servicing the engine this week. Many mechanics have told me it was the impeller wearing down and/or the therostat. I have never personally had this service done to the engine since I have owned it so I figure it is probably a good idea! This is what the ol' sled looks like, check it out...

Let me know what you think!

KPF

[tashasdaddy]

it is due a tstat, and impeller should be changed every 2 years, for insurance.