Yes it is, and I did locate the part, thanks. Still having some issues, so will start from beginning. Motor had been in storage for years. Had a friend who supposedly knew outboards check it out and get it ready for the water. He didn’t mention that impellers should be replaced often and especially after sitting that long. Should have researched this myself so it is what it is.
son took it out, overheated it and literally melted a wire on top of thermostat and melted elbow. Initially after fixing wiring it would start and idle great but only with cover off. Found melted elbow, replaced it, impeller was devastated, replaced it. Now it starts, idles, revs up fine and runs with cover on. From what I have read, not running with cover on can be exhaust leak.
not sure what fixed the cover issue, but I am concerned about amount of pressure coming out of hole that elbow goes into on midsection. From what service manual shows the water from that elbow goes out propeller housing along with exhaust. If they were mixed together I suppose there would be pressure, but that wouldn’t let water flow down as it should. Thinking I have exhaust manifold leak into water passage. Learning a lot about outboard function, but the hard way! Going to test temp sensors and warning system and infrared temp check cooling areas. I suppose it would be best to pull exhaust manifold? As always thanks for any help.
