tale tail

delanesr

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got a 2001 15 hp 4 stroke took it out today wouldnt pee at an idol in gear checked tube from pump to tale tail alttle clogged but still no pee at idol help thanks delane
 

racerone

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Testing in a bucket the water must be 6 " above the impeller.-----And motors need a new impeller about every 5 years.
 

pvanv

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Use an IR thermometer to see whether it's overheating. In western NY we do a WP kit every 3 years or so.
 

MattFL

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First stick some weed whacker string up the hole to make sure it's not clogged. Critters will sometimes build homes in there. If that's not it, then disassemble and check the pump, especially if it hasn't had a new one in recent memory. The impellers are rubber, the rubber will get stiff and stop working, and in a worst case the rubber can come apart. They need to be replaced periodically, even if the motor hasn't been used much.
 

delanesr

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thank guess i will install new impeller kit just bought so no telling when it was replaced last and already checked hose coming from exhust to tail tale was little clogged cleaned it still no water at idol but same throttle up and had good stream thanks
 
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