1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

[turtle1173]

Thanks to all who helped me get this old girl moving. She is really purring nicely and runs great.<br /><br /> My question is in regards to the water coming out the back of the motor. When I start the engine, there is maybe a 5 second delay before water starts flowing. Water still flows freely when I shift her into gear. However, when I get a little higher on the throttle, the amount of water is less. My logic would tell me that it should be more, not less.<br /><br /> I replaced the water pump a month ago. Any thoughts?? Is this anything to worry about?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Shane

 

[dakk1]

Re: 1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

turtle<br /><br />Could the motor be too high? Just a thought.

 

[turtle1173]

Re: 1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

Hi,<br /><br /> I don't think it is too high. It is a long shaft motor and its on a boat that calls for a long shaft.<br /><br /> It ran great. I ran it for a full 20 minutes at all speeds including WOT. No alarm or any problems.<br /><br />Shane

 

[dakk1]

Re: 1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

I have come to the conclusion that outboards were made for people who like to worry! LOL. I was worried that my Oil Inj. "might" not be working properly, so I disconnected it. I was worried that my thermostats "might" need replaceing, so I replaced them. It seems like every time I take it out it's something different. Maybe it idled a little rough this day or hesitated on take off that day. Next time out it might not do any of those. Go figure.

 

[turtle1173]

Re: 1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

dakk1,<br /><br /> You may be right about that. I've spent over 2 months getting this motor going and I don't want anything to happen to it <br /><br /> When it comes to outboards, it seems like I live crisis to crisis <br /><br />Shane