lack of water to impeller

stef54

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Hi - I have recently fitted new impeller to 1988 cobra outdrive unit due to overheating problem. Screen seems to be okay but when testing by submerging in water and starting engine, water does not seem to be getting to impeller. I know impellor drive is working. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Stef54
 

Gary H NC

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Re: lack of water to impeller

Welcome to Iboats.

How are you testing it?
The drive needs to be submerged as far as it would be when in the lake.
 

stef54

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Re: lack of water to impeller

I submerged it in large water tank fully covering all of screen to avoid damage to impeller
 
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