Stevens Marine Boat Doc' Forum

[Rick on Rogue]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

That is part of a drive kit, runs about 70 bucks.

OK I have the drive kit, Do I just pull the ring/clip and install all new parts?

[arkansasbasser]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

All outboards rotate clockwise. Reassemble everything and verify if the engine is getting hot. If it is and the water pump is correctly assembled then there is blockage somewhere above the water pump or a bad head gasket or? Do not run it in a barrel to diagnose an overheat condition!

If there is a blockage, how to clear it?

[honker1]

[QUOTE=Boat Doc';2807874]All outboards rotate clockwise. Reassemble everything and verify if the engine is getting hot. If it is and the water pump is correctly assembled then there is blockage somewhere above the water pump or a bad head gasket or? Do not run it in a barrel to diagnose an overheat condition![/QU

Just wondering why not to run it in a tank to diagnose an overheat problem. I have a 120 gal tank that I use a lot during the off season just so I run the motors every 3 weeks to keep fuel & oil circulating. Is this a bad thing to be doing?

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

I would remove the lower unit and force water or thru the water tube. If it's clear then look closely at the water pump for issues

Well I did all that. I finally hooked the water directly to the pee
tube. The water just pores out the exhaust on the prop hub.
Considering its age, I just don't know. It runs very good just not
cool!

[Boat Doc']

Originally Posted by Rick on Rogue

OK I have the drive kit, Do I just pull the ring/clip and install all new parts?

Yes that is correct

[Boat Doc']

Originally Posted by arkansasbasser

If there is a blockage, how to clear it?

Force water or air thru any available areas to try to dislodge it. If that doesn't work then you may have to start removing covers. It can be challenging to find.

[Boat Doc']

[QUOTE=honker1;2810616]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

All outboards rotate clockwise. Reassemble everything and verify if the engine is getting hot. If it is and the water pump is correctly assembled then there is blockage somewhere above the water pump or a bad head gasket or? Do not run it in a barrel to diagnose an overheat condition![/QU

Just wondering why not to run it in a tank to diagnose an overheat problem. I have a 120 gal tank that I use a lot during the off season just so I run the motors every 3 weeks to keep fuel & oil circulating. Is this a bad thing to be doing?

In some cases the tank can be small enough that exhaust air can get into the cooling system giving a false overheat condition. Probably not in your case

[Boat Doc']

Originally Posted by Lou

Well I did all that. I finally hooked the water directly to the pee
tube. The water just pores out the exhaust on the prop hub.
Considering its age, I just don't know. It runs very good just not
cool!

Try it without the thermostat, if it still gets hot you may have a bad side cover or gasket. This is assuming the water pump is installed correctly

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

Try it without the thermostat, if it still gets hot you may have a bad side cover or gasket. This is assuming the water pump is installed correctly

Thanks, Gary didn't think it had a t-stat. But I'll look.

[honker1]

Thanks Gary for the clarification.

[MarvinHenkel]

why if you are a guide and have a alumaweld and the hall has a crack in it, is not covered in warranty?
and you bought the boat new???????

[Boat Doc']

Originally Posted by MarvinHenkel

why if you are a guide and have a alumaweld and the hall has a crack in it, is not covered in warranty?
and you bought the boat new???????

You should contact your representative at the dealer or contact the factory directly

[Boat Doc']

Time for my annual vacation, be back 12-7
Happy fishin

[siletzsal]

Have a 1989 Evinrude 50hp electric start tiller. Low hours(300). It is stuck in forward gear. Was told it is probably broken clutch dog pin. Runs perfect otherwise. Is this the problem & please walk me through replacement?

Thanks,Don

[MarvinHenkel]

Originally Posted by Boat Doc'

You should contact your representative at the dealer or contact the factory directly

I did they said they dont warranty a boat if you are a guide.......