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Quinlan 10-06-2014 07:59 AM

Water flow
 
I am having water flow issues on one motor.
We have changed out the impellor- was perfect., back flushed everything.

Problem is that I am not getting good flow to strainer. One has the water going thru like a toilet bowl and Starboard is just about half that flow.

Any ideas? Changing water circulation pump this week.

CIG3 10-06-2014 08:25 AM

Check your hoses for cracks. I've seen hoses with small cracks cause this problem. Sucking air.

offshoredrillin 10-06-2014 09:22 AM

i would also look for an obstruction in the drive itself, if something got wedged into the passages of the scx

Quinlan 10-06-2014 02:48 PM


Originally Posted by CIG3 (Post 4198177)
Check your hoses for cracks. I've seen hoses with small cracks cause this problem. Sucking air.

I have been looking for leaks but none noticeable.

Quinlan 10-06-2014 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by offshoredrillin (Post 4198207)
i would also look for an obstruction in the drive itself, if something got wedged into the passages of the scx

I was thinking this also- It started Shootout weekend.

Now how? I guess pull drive? I looked at intake holes in nose and they appear clear. We flushed water back out also.

cigrocket 10-06-2014 04:02 PM

I had this same issue, I put a brand new mercury pump housing on, it had a casting flaw. When I installed it, in between the 2 bolts that are close, the new housing had a hairline small crack, I thought it was a drip from hose, but it wasnt, I replaced with a borrowed older housing. Full pumping, no problems. Just that little air and it made erratic, half pumping situation. Good luck!

cigrocket 10-06-2014 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by cigrocket (Post 4198439)
I had this same issue, I put a brand new mercury pump housing on, it had a casting flaw. When I installed it, in between the 2 bolts that are close, the new housing had a hairline small crack, I thought it was a drip from hose, but it wasnt, I replaced with a borrowed older housing. Full pumping, no problems. Just that little air and it made erratic, half pumping situation. Good luck!

FYI this was 4 weeks ago

JaayTeee 10-06-2014 04:57 PM

Did you check the connection/ fitting at the transom assy for blockage ?

Quinlan 10-06-2014 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by JaayTeee (Post 4198460)
Did you check the connection/ fitting at the transom assy for blockage ?

Its Dark back there lol. With the Stellings boxes Hmmm. Need to see about that. Might be able to pull hose lose in box?

What size hose is this? I might just get several feet and replace.

As for the impeller housing its the Stainless steel from Hardin( I think).
Bad part is tanks are Full and I do not want that sitting all winter.

cigrocket 10-06-2014 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 4198477)
Its Dark back there lol. With the Stellings boxes Hmmm. Need to see about that. Might be able to pull hose lose in box?

What size hose is this? I might just get several feet and replace.

As for the impeller housing its the Stainless steel from Hardin( I think).
Bad part is tanks are Full and I do not want that sitting all winter.

Better to fix it now, burn the gas, and be able to sleep at night....lol. I hope it's simple for you, good luck


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