To Kev_79 (merc classic 50)

[Danny]

Kev_79,<br /><br />Thanks for the reply! Is checking the peehole for proper connection to the engine block something I can do. I have already brought my boat home...1 1/2 hour haul from the mechanic. I really don't think he meant to mislead me, I think he was simplifying things for my benefit. I do agree with you that it has a function other than to let me know it is pumping water. What will happen if I keep running it like it is. (I can look around and see the exhaust to make sure it is still pumping, but not as easily as I can see the peehole). The mechanic ran it for an hour and I ran it for more than an hour, but I really want it to work as designed.<br />He said it could be stopped up, maybe a dirt-dobber or something. Will I hurt anything by trying to clean it out with a wire? Is it possible that he did not get it connected internally, and is that hard to connect. I don't see how you get to it. I am not a mechanic by any means, but don't mind taking it apart and checking it...if I am not going to get into a situation where I can hurt something. Its not putting out ANY water at the peehole. I figured if it were clogged, it would probably have some trying to come out, anyway.<br />I really appreciate your help and information! I am new to this forum, so actually replied to my own message instead of replying to you. Sorry.<br />Thanks again! You can email me direct if you want, my email is: Danny_Price@gactr.uga.edu<br /><br />Thanks<br />Danny

 

[kev_79]

Re: To Kev_79 (merc classic 50)

Danny,<br /> You did the right thing first. When you post a thread, you want to stick with it, which is something you wouldn't necessarily know, but it's fine. The reason is b/c when you say somehting the second time, if it referrs to the first time, I can look back to see if I forget. When you reply to your own thread, I will look back to see when you reply. <br /><br />First of all, I am not terribly fimiliar with your particular engine, but I think I can help with some info. I don't know where the water should come out of the pee hole, I am guessing through a small hole in the cowling. If so, take it off, and there should be a hose connected to the spout in the cowling. Follow that hole back to the engine, and you should be able to take it away from the engine. Then, get your dog ears, or go to the water, and start. See if water comes out of the engine. If so, there is something in that hose. Start with this, and let me know what you come up with.