70 hp water flow

[maineiac5586]

My 86 evinrude 70 hp 3 cylinder I picked up seems strange. I put a new water pump in it but the telltale stream isn't super strong like other motors. I am running it on a stand with muffs. It's cooling fine but I expected a stronger stream. I blew out the hose with compressed air but not much better. It is steady but not very forceful. I noticed the 2 exhaust relief holes on the exhaust housing sometimes have a lot of water coming out and sometimes not. Normal for these? Ideas? Thanks

 

[racerone]

See if there is a thermostat installed.

 

[maineiac5586]

See if there is a thermostat installed.

Just popped the cover off. This is what I see. Doesn't seem right

 

[racerone]

Did you install the latest pump kit ?-----Does the tell tale hose fitting come off the side of the block or the top of the block ?

 

[racerone]

Pump kit 432955 was installed ???

 

[maineiac5586]

Pump kit 432955 was installed ???

Aftermarket equivalent pump was installed says it fits 432955
Tell tale hose comes off top of block

 

[maineiac5586]

Pump kit 432955 was installed ???

Is something supposed to attach to those threads on the thermostat? Little confused. Also boats.net shows a pressure relief spring? Not sure what that's about thank you

 

[saltchuckmatt]

This is the breakdown I get and I get a different part number for the t-stat. 434137

 

[racerone]

I can only suggest kit from factory.---0432955----Comes with instructions.-----Good luck with your motor.

 

[maineiac5586]

I can only suggest kit from factory.---0432955----Comes with instructions.-----Good luck with your motor.

Should I use the thermostat spring from the water pump kit?

 

[racerone]

The instructions in the kit are very , very clear.