1992 5.7 mercruiser

SeaChase

Recruit
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Aug 11, 2003
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overheating problem one side of engine .i have pulled manifolds and risers water flows freely,they are 2 years old,replaced thermastat,replaced impeller and entire housing,gaskets,and seals.replaced circulating pump and gaskets.pulled drain plugs from lower side of engine flushed with fresh water.noticed some scaling and sand ,flushed until water flow appeared steady and clean.not sure what to try next other than new engine.
 

a.d.mobile

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
Jul 15, 2002
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Re: 1992 5.7 mercruiser

what does the guage read while in the water? how are you identifing that it is over heating?
 

hotmerc

Seaman
Joined
Aug 13, 2003
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Re: 1992 5.7 mercruiser

check your risers for holes in them. that happened to me.
 
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