cooling

[jockscot]

I have inherited a 4hp suzuki I did not really need the hassle that it brought but here goes, it is a 1987 2 stroke and like a lot of other posts ive read there is hardly any flow from the water cooling outlet all ports seem to be clear as I can blow through from both ends and impeller is ok. on the side of the skeg there is a rubber cover which allows access to the gear shaft remove screws when this cover is off and the engine is running water cascades down inside the skeg all around the driveshaft when I blow through the pipe from the impeller and block off the outlet I can hear air at the top inside the skeg is the engine worth keeping to try and repair or should I scrap it.

 

[jockscot]

Re: cooling

did not get any feedback soI guess you guys are not up on suzuki. stripped out the bottom end and found some deflection on the impeller fitted new one,stripped out powerhead found lots of salt crystals cleaned them out.while I had the head off had a good look at the configuration and realised that water going down inside the skeg is normal.reassembled everything and its running fine now.hope this helps anyone else with similar problems

 

[imported_Bigfish1]

Re: cooling

did not get any feedback soI guess you guys are not up on suzuki. stripped out the bottom end and found some deflection on the impeller fitted new one,stripped out powerhead found lots of salt crystals cleaned them out.while I had the head off had a good look at the configuration and realised that water going down inside the skeg is normal.reassembled everything and its running fine now.hope this helps anyone else with similar problems

 

[imported_Bigfish1]

Re: cooling

Jockscot,
I'm having the same problem with my Suzuki 4hp. Did replacing your impellor do the trick? Is it still running ok and putting out a good stream of water? My impeller was just replaced but there is absolutely no water flowing out of my engine. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob