planing heads evinrude 225 cxcce 1988

[Newportme]

I overheated my motor this spring first time out. After that I changed thermostats, waterpump, and head gaskets. I believe I am still getting water in the bottom 2 cylinders. Could I have warped the block or should I get the heads planed. The cylinder walls and pistons look fine.<br />The boat still runs hot ( on the gauge) at low rpm but above 2200 or so the temp drops right down.<br />Any suggestions?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: planing heads evinrude 225 cxcce 1988

Welcome!!<br /><br />You can surface the heads but I wouldn't take off much. That motor is a bit more forgiving than some but don't take off more than .010". Do both heads the same.

 

[Newportme]

Re: planing heads evinrude 225 cxcce 1988

If after having the heads done I still have water intrusion what are some possible causes? The heads are being done today and I will run this weekend. I am just trying to look forward. I am really dreading the first plug check. Is there anything I should take special care of while installing the heads? <br />Any tricks or tips?<br /> The motor also seems to run kind of hot( on the gauge ) at low rpm and it cools right down above 2500 is this normal?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: planing heads evinrude 225 cxcce 1988

Its normal for them to run warmer at idle.