overheating

[ddias73]

i replaced my waterpump dont see any water pumping still .still over heats in water. can anyone help please! also is there a thermostat on my evenrude 135 hp? 1974

 

[F_R]

Re: overheating

The thermostat is on the back, in the housing below the pregnant-looking bubbleback cover. It has two big hoses going to it. That probably isn't the problem, but go ahead and check it.

 

[Solittle]

Re: overheating

How have you determined that it is overheating?

And yes your engine has t-stats. They are under a cover between the banks of cylinders. Look for a hose goning from each cylinder head towards the center. Best get the OMC manual if you want to work on it.

 

[crb478]

Re: overheating

Yes you do have a thermostat, you may also have a blockage between the pump and the powerhead. I am sure that some real experts will chime in, but I do not believe that you have a tell tale on a 74 135hp so you would not see a stream of water coming out. The two holes in the mid section should spray water though. You really need a manual before you get to far in the engine. Hope this helps until you can get some better advise.