waterpump problem

[rednex40]

I new at this so please bear with me. I just put a new waterpump kit in my 85 mercury xrt 150 blackmax. I put the water muffs on it but it still does not pee water out did i do something wrong. I need any suggestion Thanks

 

[starcraft1982]

Re: waterpump problem

how long did you let it run?mercs can take 10-15 sec to start "peeing".some people dont realize this and are afraid to let it run.i am NOT saying to let it run for more than 20 sec.DONT!just checking on this first.if you did give it time,then the troubleshooting will begin.search this forum using search feature to find possible causes as theres many possible causes and many threads have been written on this.good luck.

 

[DamianJP]

Re: waterpump problem

Hello Rednex

What were the symptoms before the water pump job? Did it ****(even poorly) before the water pump job? Did you check the other cooling system areas ,the termostats and poppit valve?

But first take Starcraft's advice and let it run for 10-15 secs before going further.


Lemme know,
DamianJP

 

[Chris1956]

Re: waterpump problem

Rednex, A lot of those V6 motors have the telltale downstream of the thermostats. They may not show water for a few minutes. If water comes out the grates above the antiventilation plate, the pump is working. Check the heads for overheat with a hand. If you can hold the head for 5 sec, it is running cool enough.

 

[rednex40]

Re: waterpump problem

Thanks for the advice i will try that

 

[rednex40]

Re: waterpump problem

No it was not peeing before I'll try all of ya'lls advice Thank You Very Much

 

[tds566]

Re: waterpump problem

just a thought did you put some air back down tattle tale hole they get plugged

 

[j_martin]

Re: waterpump problem

just a thought did you put some air back down tattle tale hole they get plugged

I've had to take em off and ream em out. Durned stringy algae chit.

Chris is wrong. All the V6's have the telltale in the t-stat discharge.
Even if there's no stats, it takes bit for water to get there.

The most useful device for checking on the cooling system is a water pressure gauge.

hope it helps
John

 

[rednex40]

Re: waterpump problem

it took a little air it was clog with some dirt dobber crap but its peeing great now thank you all for the great advice i know where to go now for problems and save me some money and time off the lake all the boat repair places here say they are a week behind and with yalls help i was only off the lake for just a day

 

[DamianJP]

Re: waterpump problem

Good call tds566

Simple stuff always gets over looked. Glad to hear ya got back on the water cheap and fast


DamianJP