cooling

[DMarissasdad]

sorry for posting again but just had to add that my 40 hp evinrude is peeing out the pee hole but not running through motor and running hot. What to do?

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: cooling

If your sure it running hot.

Verify that the thermostats are working / replace.

If any doubts , I'd replace them.

Also if the water pump hasn't been rebuilt in more then a couple years , I'd do it as well.

It may be pumping but not enough.

If its an older or salt water motor , the cooling passages may be getting clogged .

Really, sounds like t-stats , aren't operating correctly.

KYHunter

 

[DMarissasdad]

Re: cooling

I removed the thermostat. I was corroded pretty bad.this is an 88 evinrude

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: cooling

If you mean you've been running without it installed.

Not a good idea.

If you mean your going to replace it now, sounds like you may have found the problem.

KYHunter

 

[DMarissasdad]

Re: cooling

i did run w\o thermostat. Was told probably wouldnt matter with that yr motor.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: cooling

Engine manufacturers don't install thermostats just for the heck of it. Just like your car, the engine operates best at a temperature that is determined by the thermostat. Remove them and the engine runs too cool. When they malfunction the engine can run hot. Since your engine is running hot without them, you have other problems such as the clogged cooling passages or weak water pump as was mentioned.