Weak Pee Stream

[kenroughty]

I just started my '86 Merc 60HP for the first time this year. I replaced the water pump last year when I did the winter storage. I used the muffs like I always do. When I started the motor, the pee stream was soo strong it shot across the sidewalk. I ran it for about 10 min, then shut down. Started it later that day and the stream seemed weaker. Started it again 2 days later and the stream was pulsing and then stopped. The water is comming out the hub and out the upper exaust port. <br />I was going to blow air back through the head to clear any blocks. Would it hurt anything to blow air back down the head?<br /><br />Thanks for any help.<br /><br />Keith

 

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Re: Weak Pee Stream

Do everything else,but try not to blow air thru it. You might blow a pump gasket.<br />Remove the T-stat and try it. <br />That pulsing is the T-stat opening and closing,and probably not the way it oughta.<br />But be sure to replace it when done testing.<br />If a new T-stat don't restore the flow, then you may have to drop the lower unit and replace the impeller.<br />(not hard,just messy).<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />Time to change my tagline

 

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Re: Weak Pee Stream

Oh yeah, just re-read...You replaced it allready..My bad. :O<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />Time to change my tagline