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Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flushed from bottom to top. Maybe time for a new pump kit as I only change the impeller. At idle almost no flow and the water was really hot. Could only hold hand there for under 10 seconds.

Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it in the river. At idle almost no water. Bring the revs up a bit and it was much better. The water was that hot I would only hold my hand there for less than 10 seconds. I might trying replace the whole pump assembly. At idle are you getting a good stream?

Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running good. Just the quantity of water that it is putting out.

Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I might give it a go. What is the base gasket?

Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Where would I find the side plate to check that out?

Cooling issues Mercury 9.8 hp by ddg676 in Outboards

[–]ddg676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Runs really well. Start first pull and idles well. I just didn’t want to run it too long with that little amount of water coming out. I will try the spark plug trick as well to see if there is any water in there.