I-O HEATING UP

jerkoz

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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IS THERE A WAY TO BACK FLUSH A LOWER UNIT TO SEE IF IT PLUGGED WITH SEAWEED OR MOSS. BIG BLOCK MOTOR (494) IT WAS SITTING IN THE WATER IN A HEAVILY WEEDED AREA FOR AWHILE. HAD NO INDICATION BEFORE AS TO HEATING UP. CAN ANYONE HELP?
 

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
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QUIT YELLING, SERIOUSLY, TAKE THE #@$%@#$%@# CAPS LOCK OF

how long has it been since the impeller was changed. if over 3 years, change it.

and yes, you back-flush the hose leading to the raw water pump (bravo only). however your power steering cooler is another location that debris can get caught
 
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