93 9.9 not pumping water

[Seantracker]

I just got a 93 9.9 with 15 carb and after hooking it all up today I can't get it to pump water. I took the tell tale hose off and blew through it and it seems clear. I ran the motor for about 2 mins and put suction on the tubing but couldn't get much water through. How difficult is it to remove the lower unit to check the impeller? The guy I bought it from said it was pumping good about a month ago(typical answer) and it was pumping so hard it would put a hole in the dirt. HELP!!!!!

 

[Seantracker]

Re: 93 9.9 not pumping water

Also when I start the motor, there is a buzzer going off and won't shut off. Sometimes it will and sometimes it wont. I originally had a 40 on this boat and used those controls, could that be the problem?

 

[Jim311]

Re: 93 9.9 not pumping water

The buzzer is probably an overheat alarm. It doesn't take long for it to get hot enough to set it off. It's easy to drop the lower, six bolts and then the one bolt for the shift linkage. Drop the lower and the plastic water pump housing is right there on top. If you ran your motor without water it may have trashed the impeller. It's an easy and cheap fix.

 

[Seantracker]

Re: 93 9.9 not pumping water

Yeah I dropped the lower unit and the key for the impeller was gone so it wasn't pumping. Thanks for all the help.....well Jim311 anyway. I thought this forum was intened for those seeking help and I get 1 reply. WOW! Thanks guys!