Over Heating problem

[theduckman]

I have a 1967 Wards Seaking 6, (that i'm still looking for a propeller, shearpin and nut) but it runs... I can run it for a few minutes then the lower part gets really hot and I noticed no water coming out of the hole where i believe its supposed to. I took off the lower unit and checked the impeller and it seemed to be fine. Any ideas?

 

[fucawi]

Re: Over Heating problem

seemed to be fine........did it still have the bobbles on the end of each vane? Was the housing in good condition? was the drive pin/key in place ? You can test the unit in a bucket/barrel with an electric drill to see if its ok before you fit it .....blockage in the waterwasys ...muffs not recomended ..stick it in a barrel with the anti ventilation plate about 4 in below the water.....let us know

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Over Heating problem

What part get really hot?Gear case?Check the oil?
Valley Sales in Prudenville,Mi. Has a lot of older stuff(prop parts)If you can't find them here.J

 

[theduckman]

Re: Over Heating problem

Good news, I found a propeller and blew out the water pump hole with a jet stream of water. Now it shoots out water like a champ and doesn't get hot.. Next question how to adjust my carb..... I have it running and when I increase the speed and slow it down it acts like its either flooding or not getting gas, so i turned a screw not sure which one and then it idles fine at the start position then dies on increased speed?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Over Heating problem

Check gas for water.Then clean the carb.Making sure the low speed jet is clear.
Top front of carb is the air screw.It should be set at 1 and 1/8 turn out from gently seated.
If the screw has ANY grooves or cuts it needs to be replaced.This have a remote tank?If so then check the fuel pump.
You have ethanol in the gas?It's messing with the older hoses and most will need to be replaced.J