That is the only thing I have not replaced . I just got this motor ,so I don’t know if it overheated . I do know that it was strictly used for trolling on a big boat and it was full of carbon. My next thing to try is pulling the power head. How can I tell if the plastic washer is the problem...
I have a 1983 9.8 mercury that will not pump water out the hose connected to water jacket. Have replaced the. Complete water pump and housing . Will pump water to the power head. Replaced gaskets on the water jacket, exhaust cover including the plate. Water is pumping up to here. Only thing that...
