Pickup tube

[Zacks]

Hey guys i have a 1985 force 50hp and having a hard time putting the pickup tube back?

 

[racerone]

A little more detail.-----Outlet tube from water pump going up to the motor ?-----Is that tube stuck in the pump now ?

 

[Zacks]

Yes tube going from water pump towards the head

 

[racerone]

So is it stuck in the pump now ?----If it is you need to put it in place in the exhaust housing first !

 

[Zacks]

So is it stuck in the pump now ?----If it is you need to put it in place in the exhaust housing first !

Thats my problem cnt find where it goes no hole or anything cnt see anywhere in there where it should go

 

[racerone]

Well----It should be obvious that you can not install it without seeing where it goes.-----Hurry to you local boat shop.----Pay the man.-----Save many beer tokens by doing it that way.

 

[Zacks]

Lol wow i was just asking for some help not a smart ass thanks tho

 

[racerone]

Good luck with your project.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Get a parts diagram, any 80's 50hp. will work.
Look at the "gear housing" diagram, you can possibly find one on this site?
Your tube has a bend that kinda goes into a "blind" hole.
Flashlight, look up inside and try to find the hole and push the tube up into the hole.
The "hole" has a seal and a washer, just hope the washer and seal isn't in the hole crooked or missing.
I bought a snake camera for 11$ for my Android smart phone.
Try a camera up inside and see if the hole's blocked.
If you can get it in and it doesn't fall out?? then the pressure from the lower will hold it in place when all is tightened.

 

[demarko210]

Always have a manual when working on your boat engine unless you know what you are doing. Like @jerryjerry05 said you need a diagram so you can see the parts list.