How hot should the exhaust water be?

[captainpete]

I have a force 125 which started to overheat. Thinking that the 10 year old oil I used might be no good, I dumped enough new oil to bring the mixture from 50 to 25 to 1. The alarm does not go off but the tell tale is so hot I can barely put my hand in it. Is this normal? Is all that oil masking a problem? I know the best thing would be to replace the waterpump etc., but it's a real pain to get it out of the water. Also does anyone know how to trouble shoot the alarm (there is no gauge) Or remove the thermostat?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

Replace the waterpump or you won't have to worry about the engine anymore. If the water coming out is too hot to touch, it's overheating bad. Oil will not compensate for overheating. The alarm is going off because it's overheating. Water should be warm to the touch.

 

[moderator1]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

Moving to Force and Chrysler Questions.

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

Water coming out of the P-hole should not be hot or warm Waterpump replacement

 

[scotiany]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

While you're replacing the water pump impeller, you might want to change the thermostat also.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

scotiany <br /><br />Good advice!

 

[MajBach]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

I believe this is the thermostat. I coped with it on my old 'Rude by bringing some instant coffee along on every trip.

 

[scotiany]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

Thanks Rick, learned it all from this forum. Another question for you. Does the Force have a water pressure relief valve like the Chrysler? If so, could that be a problem?(hopefully not) I understand they are a pain to change. He is in Hawaii and obviously in salt water.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: How hot should the exhaust water be?

I really don't know if the Force Motor has a pop-off valve. I would assume it does, but ya never know with a Force. If it does, it should take care of the t-stat problem by bypassing it, unless it's corroded from the saltwater(Very Possible).