89 force 50 hp help

[rickytasker]

i have a 89 force 50 hp outboard i am having a problem with it over heating i have repaced the turmasat and the water pump it runs for 5 min and then the alarm goes off it i dont know how much water should come from the pee hole it dont pee a steady stream like other boats i have owned the guy that owned it be for me had it in salt water i am thinking the port to the pee hole could have dried up salt in it can any one help with tis

 

[steelespike]

Re: 89 force 50 hp help

Salt can be disasterous for motors if not carefully and regularly flushed.
I think I would pull the head and exhaust cover and have a look around.