600SCI engine water Flow Issue
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yes the boat is in the water now. It has the same symptoms as when I started. I have tested all the water pressure coming through the system, and its flowing like a fire hose! Is it possible air is geting in somehow? maybe i need to tighten the hoses on the sea strainer?
You could always buy a length of hose and swap lines from engines and see if issue follows to other side or remains on the same engine . That would either pinpoint or eliminate the suction side of the system.
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Did you check the clamps on the hose at the waterneck? (opposite of sea pump).
You might also put a wrench on the bolts at that waterneck to ensure they are tight - they are small though, so don't break them off. Oh wait, you have transom pickups don't you? Nevermind.
You might also put a wrench on the bolts at that waterneck to ensure they are tight - they are small though, so don't break them off. Oh wait, you have transom pickups don't you? Nevermind.
yes the boat is in the water now. It has the same symptoms as when I started. I have tested all the water pressure coming through the system, and its flowing like a fire hose! Is it possible air is geting in somehow? maybe i need to tighten the hoses on the sea strainer?
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If it's a pressure problem crimping the line going initial the heat exchanger will give you a better reading if the sensor is before the heat exhcanger. If your low on pressure your either don't have the volume to create the pressure or you aren't restricting it anywhere. How does the temp of the motor act. Of it never gets warm because the stat is stuck open that may cause it. Or even if you have a water pump and it isn't spinning anymore. If it's not sealing before your impeller you will suck air and not get enough water. If it's after the impeller you would see it leaking. Think suction and pressure on your impeller. Verify every hose is strong and clamped tight before the impeller and water pump including the lid on the sea strainer. I have seen where your water pump socks the hose shut going to it.
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If it's a pressure problem crimping the line going initial the heat exchanger will give you a better reading if the sensor is before the heat exhcanger. If your low on pressure your either don't have the volume to create the pressure or you aren't restricting it anywhere. How does the temp of the motor act. Of it never gets warm because the stat is stuck open that may cause it. Or even if you have a water pump and it isn't spinning anymore. If it's not sealing before your impeller you will suck air and not get enough water. If it's after the impeller you would see it leaking. Think suction and pressure on your impeller. Verify every hose is strong and clamped tight before the impeller and water pump including the lid on the sea strainer. I have seen where your water pump socks the hose shut going to it.
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Oh hey Dave. Im bad with remembering people through there screen names. Im pulling the boat out of the water 2marro at 7 regardless of anything. Im leaving for Deep creek lake friday so I have to get my poontoon out, and cleaned as well.
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Replacing hoses on 600sci's is no easy task. Especially when they are beside each other. Some yes, but others no. Im going to have my mechanic try to tighten up all of the hoses 2marro, and see whats up. Either way im going to pull it out fixed, or still sufficating tomorrow evening. Just trying to find any other leads while hes down there. I have heard that the Intercooler can throw curve balls on this cooling system as well



