water pump problems

phragle

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merc 1 (888) replaced impellor, less than 3 hours, waterpump failure and high temps, pulled drive apart, impellor majorly melted, platic tube that goes over the water up tube from pump completely melted and saged big time...why??? what could be wrong or what did I do wrong?? replacing the whole thing this time base houseing impellor...how does the base come off?? didnt see anyway of it fastening on, didnt want to pop right off, and didnt want to pry too hard...advice?? thanx for the help.
 

Don S

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Re: water pump problems

The pump could be fine, but if the engine is plugged up or the risers and manifolds (Highly Likely) are plugged up and prevent the water from going out the back of the boat, everything hose and plastic piece in the exhaust system will melt.
 
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