Water Deflector, is there another name?

[paperdesk]

I have a Evinrude 135hp 1973.<br /><br />I was told that I sould replace the water deflectors while I have the head off. However, I can't find anything about a water deflector in my service manual, and sierra can't help me either. Is there another name for this? Is there such a thing in my year/model? Is this a snipe hunt ;0<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /><br />Ted

 

[G DANE]

Re: Water Deflector, is there another name?

Water deflectors are small pieces of rubberhose, Squeezed in between castings in block, routing water flow right around sleeves.

 

[Terry H]

Re: Water Deflector, is there another name?

Find 'em at J/E dealers...about $2.50 ea. need four total...just a Thought

 

[paperdesk]

Re: Water Deflector, is there another name?

Thank you guys! I'll see if I can find a dealer around here. Probably closest one will be 2 hours though!<br /><br />Ted

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Water Deflector, is there another name?

Ted.... Those water deflectors are simply a piece of rubber fuel hose with an outside diameter of 3/8". Go to any automotive type store, NAPA, whatever, and buy a foot or two of it.<br /><br />Make sure that you cut the sections long enough to go the full depth. Clean the area with a small rat tail file, then use WD40 or some such lubricant to make the installation a little easier.<br /><br />On your engine (135), there's a deflector between the cylinders, and another one between the bottom cylinder and the block. Their purpose is to deflect the water in a definite direction.<br /><br />The problem is that the deflector between the top and bottom cylinder may swell sideways due to overheating or salt deposits, swelling to a degree outward towards the block so that it restricts the water flow, causing that bank to run hot.

 

[paperdesk]

Re: Water Deflector, is there another name?

Ahh, thanks Joe. I'll do that. Makes sense.<br /><br />Ted