did i kill water pump?

[squarepants]

I have a 350 chevy in a 1982 checkmate boat. I believe this is a stern drive unit. (new at boating) I started motor out of the water with no hose attached and ran motor less than 2 minutes. It now overheats when i try to use it in our local lake. What may have to be fixed or will it pull water up into engine when moving again thru water?

 

[dhammann]

Re: did i kill water pump?

You probably fried the pump impeller in the lower unit and are not getting water to the engine. Not too costly if you DIY

 

[P.V.]

Re: did i kill water pump?

No, there's no doubt, you DID fry your water pump!

 

[squarepants]

Re: did i kill water pump?

Thanks for your posts. This web site is great. Please keep the responses coming.

 

[sea wolf]

Re: did i kill water pump?

don't run it till u fix it. impellers are cheap, engines ain't.

 

[stressR]

Re: did i kill water pump?

It's Not a big job Get a book though<br />and follow directions.<br />you should know how anyway it should be done every year or two <br />good luck

 

[Bear]

Re: did i kill water pump?

A little late now, but take a look at these impellers:<br /> http://www.brokeboats.com/drypump.html

 

[mako]

Re: did i kill water pump?

I was just wondering, why?