1969 Evinrude 85 overheating alarm?

[helfertyc1972]

I own a 1969 Evinrude 85 Hp. Anyone know if this engine should have a overheating alarm that would sound if engine is running too hot? Also, how warm should the water be coming from the pee hole. My engien runs fine, but the water is HOT to the touch from the pee hole. Is this ok for this engine or should it only be warm?I assume not. I am thinking of pullign the lower unit to check impeller and water pump to be safe. Any comments appreciated....Chris

 

[DJ]

Re: 1969 Evinrude 85 overheating alarm?

Chris,<br /><br />I do not believe your engine has a telltale hole.<br /><br />Yes, your engine has an overheat alarm. It is located in the control box-(gearshift/throttle control).<br /><br />To test it:<br /><br />1. Key on, engine off.<br /><br />2. Ground the tan wire that is on each cylinder head. The alarm should sound.<br /><br />If in doubt about the water pump, replace it.<br /><br />Water pump cheap, powerhead-not.

 

[mrc]

Re: 1969 Evinrude 85 overheating alarm?

Ummm, the warning may be a light, depends on <br />the control box he has on the motor (or the<br />wiring harness). Anyway, djohns is correct<br />in that grounding the wire that goes into the<br />head should set off whatever overheat alarm <br />you have.<br /><br />BTW, I put a temperature gauge on the other half<br />of the block, just cause I like gauges and thought<br />it wouldn't be a bad idea to have some indication on<br />both halves of the block.<br /><br />Mike