Will water enter into the leg of my 1970 Chrysler 35 HP at the same level, as it will be outside the leg while boating? I replaced my water pump?s impeller and looking back, I have these concerns:
1. I did not replace the lower unit?s shift rod seal but there were no signs of water in the oil.
2. I saw no signs that water was entering the leg as high as the water pump and shift rod seal.
3. I saw no signs of exhaust in the leg and some must move down the leg to exit the snout?
Please help me to understand these concerns. My only thought is that the leg is not vented at the top to allow the force of the water to move up the leg. I have no idea as to why I?m not seeing signs of exhaust in the leg since I see signs of oil and smoke leaving the leg while boating. What I see might be coming from the higher cooling water/exhaust port. I?ll hope to test the pump (with emphasis on the old and new cooling water output) and other test and etc. soon. Then, possibly fish (in East or North, TX) by the end of the month.
Thanks!
JOW
1. I did not replace the lower unit?s shift rod seal but there were no signs of water in the oil.
2. I saw no signs that water was entering the leg as high as the water pump and shift rod seal.
3. I saw no signs of exhaust in the leg and some must move down the leg to exit the snout?
Please help me to understand these concerns. My only thought is that the leg is not vented at the top to allow the force of the water to move up the leg. I have no idea as to why I?m not seeing signs of exhaust in the leg since I see signs of oil and smoke leaving the leg while boating. What I see might be coming from the higher cooling water/exhaust port. I?ll hope to test the pump (with emphasis on the old and new cooling water output) and other test and etc. soon. Then, possibly fish (in East or North, TX) by the end of the month.
Thanks!
JOW