Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

[mooregecko]

My manual suggests replacing the water pump on my outboard once a year. It also suggests testing the water pump in a body of water. It does not inform me how to test the pump. My kicker motor pees water because of an impeller. This motor does not apear to. What should I be looking for while the boat is in the water? Should I change the water pump? Can I change the water pump myself (I am pretty handy mechanically)?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

If water does not exit the water tell tale outlet, first thing to do is to clean that outlet of any clogs and restrictions.<br /><br />Then test run the engine and check for overheating.

 

[mooregecko]

Re: Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

I did notice some overheating while at idle alongside of the dock. The alarm sounded which is what I draw this conclusion from. I am having difficulty finding an illustration of a water tell tale outlet for this motor. I would like to know which hole to clean. What should I use to clean it with? Pipe cleaner? Forced water? Any advice? My manual seems to be lacking this kind of information and just suggests that I replace the pump. Sounds expensive.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

On the back of your motor,between the cylinder banks,is the exhaust cover.It has an elbow that has a hose going to the lower motor pan,to the tell-tale fitting.Clean the hose and fittings,and get back to us,please.<br /><br />DHP

 

[StratMan290FS]

Re: Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

if you do it yourself, parts should run like 50-65 bucks depending on where you purchase them for a new water pump/impeller and gaskets. I think a local marina would charge 1 hour or at max 1 and 1/2 half hours to fix.

 

[mooregecko]

Re: Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

That hose that DHP was talking about was very very clogged. That was an easy fix. Water is coming out tell tale outlet now. Do you think I did any surmountable damage to the water pump (or worse) and/or should I get the water pump serviced if everything is working? Suprising the manual does not cover this. I wonder how much more I am missing. Thanks for the help ya'll!!!