I have a 2000 150 ocean pro that to me seems to run on the hot side. Is it normal for steam to always be present where exhaust and water exits engine when running. I have a good/hard stream of water pumping out and thermostats have been checked and operating properly. Water stream is hot to the touch almost to the point of not being able to hold your hand in it. When boat is loaded on the trailer and you feel lower unit, it's hot. IS all of this normal for a Johnson, I have a friend that has a Yamaha and I felt his lower unit and it was cool to the touch.
I plan on getting a temperature gun from work to shoot some temps on head, water stream and lower unit.
Is this normal? Even though I have a good water stream is it possible that the impeller is warn enough that it's not cooling the engine properly?
I plan on getting a temperature gun from work to shoot some temps on head, water stream and lower unit.
Is this normal? Even though I have a good water stream is it possible that the impeller is warn enough that it's not cooling the engine properly?