I think I might be having a problem with my motor and perhaps there's a knowledgable mech in the crowd that can give me some ideas or help. <br />I have a 1993 Mariner 40 H.P., 4 cyl., 2 stroke Magnum motor on my fishing boat and while I was on the river today, I noticed that it seemed to be running hot. By hot I mean the water coming out of the engine was actually steaming ! It was too hot to touch. I was trolling for 20 minutes before I noticed it. I took it out and ran it wide open for 5 minutes thinking it might cool off, by it really didn't get much cooler. It was still steaming. Also, it seems to take 15 or 20 seconds before the stream starts after I start the motor. I took the hose off where it connects to the motor, and I can blow easily thru the intake below, so It's not an obstruction. <br />Is this normal ? I've never paid too much attention to it, but don't recall it ever steaming like that. <br /><br />What should I do or look for ? I was gonna check the hose inside and pull the guards off the intake to have a look. <br /><br />Any ideas ? <br /><br />Thanks folks !
