outboard help

[Creede]

I have an 85 evinrude 40hp outboard that doesn't have water coming out the "pee" hole. I have changed the impeller and that didnt fix the problem. Any advice of where to look next would be much appreciated. 

 

[tho1mas]

Check the line on the top side with a small wire for dirt dauber nest or spider web. That was my problem.

Wrench will know.

Good luck.

[Creede]

11 minutes ago, Creede said:

I ran a piece of wire up the hole where water comes out and didn't feel anything that would prevent water from coming out. But I don't know how far is far enough to push the wire. Thank you for the help

[fishinwrench]

You may have missed the water tube when reassembling, or it could be a bad grommet (top OR bottom of the water tube).  Or you may have dropped the impeller key. 

There is a service bulletin on 1982-86 two and three cylinder Johnson/Evinrudes for re-routing the indicator hose to run up and over the cylinder head to prevent an air cavity at the thermostat and pressure valve.   

If you need help with it I have time.  573-569-5406

[Creede]

I will check the water tube as I may have missed it. But I think there is another problem somewhere because the old empellor didn't look to have any real problem. I did it by myself and I'm sure there is trick but I had a little bit of trouble holding the lower unit and getting everything lined up. I also didn't look at the top grommet but the bottom ones were still pliable and didn't show signs of wear or look dry rotted. I know the impeller was keyed back to the shaft properly though. 

Thank you for the help

[MOsmallies]

19 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

You may have missed the water tube when reassembling, or it could be a bad grommet (top OR bottom of the water tube).  Or you may have dropped the impeller key. 

There is a service bulletin on 1982-86 two and three cylinder Johnson/Evinrudes for re-routing the indicator hose to run up and over the cylinder head to prevent an air cavity at the thermostat and pressure valve.   

If you need help with it I have time.  573-569-5406

This needs to be said... For as much praise as Bill Babler gets on the Table Rock forum for giving such great, detailed reports & information (which he deserves), Wrench deserves the same!!! We are lucky to have Wrench on this forum. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to boats and motors (fishing too)... And he's always willing to share ideas, possibilities, or help at the drop of a dime. Thank you Wrench!

[fishinwrench]

Well thanks for the kind words, Paul.  I don't mind at all.  I get alot of enjoyment from this place and I'm glad to have something worthwhile to share here.  

[WeekendWarrior]

29 minutes ago, MOsmallies said:

This needs to be said... For as much praise as Bill Babler gets on the Table Rock forum for giving such great, detailed reports & information (which he deserves), Wrench deserves the same!!! We are lucky to have Wrench on this forum. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to boats and motors (fishing too)... And he's always willing to share ideas, possibilities, or help at the drop of a dime. Thank you Wrench!

Quick story. Was out putting in brush last weekend and I got to PB2 and smelled gas and saw a sheen on water so took boat home took off cowling and put the muffs in her and found leak, took a pict and messaged to fishinwrench and he messaged me back and told me what I should do and was back on water next day. I have never met Fishinwrench but to talk on forum, thanks Fishinwrench! 

[fishinwrench]

YW    Ive learned a thing or two from you also, so thank you too. 

[MOsmallies]

1 hour ago, WeekendWarrior said:

Quick story. Was out putting in brush last weekend and I got to PB2 and smelled gas and saw a sheen on water so took boat home took off cowling and put the muffs in her and found leak, took a pict and messaged to fishinwrench and he messaged me back and told me what I should do and was back on water next day. I have never met Fishinwrench but to talk on forum, thanks Fishinwrench! 

That's what I'm talking about! One of these days we'll need to get a group of us LOZ guys together for some fishing or at least beers. I had a blast getting to meet Wrench and Old Plug back in November!