impeller?

[jug4]

have a 74 short shaft 25hp evinrude. Started on third pull, but don't see any water coming out. Doesn't appear to have a pee hole at the power head like the newer ones. Has two holes half way up the shaft. Is this where the water is supposed to be pumping from?

 

[godsmke5]

Re: impeller?

from what i recall 74 through 76 does not have the pee holes

 

[jug4]

Re: impeller?

so how can I tell if its pumping water?

 

[Goodoleboy]

Re: impeller?

Your motor has the spray type water outlet at the bottom of motor pan.<br /><br />Should be evident as quick as it starts. Mabey 3 seconds. If no spray, stop motor and start checking hose.<br /><br />You have no warning horn for over heat. Spray is your only indicator.<br /><br />If your thermostat is working proprely their should be no water thru prop hub exaust for the first couple minutes.<br /><br />After this time you should see water in the exaust thru prop hub.<br /><br />If you see water imedientely thru prop hub your T-stat is stuck open.<br /><br />Head temp should not be above 175 degres and not below 125 after sufficent warm up time.<br /><br />You can get temp. melt sticks at auto. parts place.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: impeller?

On your engine, if it is a 74, the exhaust relief hole is about mid-way on the exhaust housing. That is where the water comes out, it should do this instantly on start up. A 74 does not have thru hub exhaust.