1986 15 hp overheating

jbabcock

jbabcock

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Hi i have a15 hp 1986 evenrude it was over heating i just replaced the head gasket and water pump housing slip plate and impellor i dont think its overheating anymore i ran it with both muffs and barrel noticed the barrel after about 2 hrs of running it was at a slow trickle but this might have just been from the barrel becoming hot as the water did heat right up as well i noticed more water comming out the exaust and was just wondering if that is normal and should it have water comming from both the exaust and the pee hole?
 
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Daviet

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Re: 1986 15 hp overheating

Yes, you should have water coming out of both places. The "pee hole" should have a solid stream of water coming out. Maybe yours is restricted, try running a piece weed wacker string up the tube and see if it is plugged up.
 
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Rick.

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Re: 1986 15 hp overheating

Would also add to make certain the water level is well above the pump height. Best of luck. Rick.
 
jbabcock

jbabcock

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Re: 1986 15 hp overheating

ya i think thats what the issue was Rick that and the water became as hot as the engine after barrel running for 3 hrs so im sure when shes on the lake she will run great i shut it off and waited 5 min fired back up and had a good strong stream again and im assuming when the motor is moving in the water like on a baot its also having fresh water forced into the inlet ports im sure running it on a baot is far better then in a barrel.
 
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