water pump?

[luvtofish40]

Hey everyone, I own a 92 mariner 40hp outboard with some questionable problems! I started my motor up the other day and noticed that there was NO water coming out of the back side spout of the engine? I ran the motor for about 5 min with the cap off and my hand on the block to ensure it didn't get to hot, and still no water came out! What could be some solutions? THANKS!!!

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: water pump?

Pee hole could be plugged. Water pump impeller always a good idea to replace.

 

[luvtofish40]

Re: water pump?

Thanks MI Duck Down, how should i go about unpluging it?

 

[jimdd810]

Re: water pump?

Stick a small piece of stiff wire in the pee whole. I would also suspect the water pump as well.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: water pump?

On more than one occasion I have found the tell tale hole plugged by mud dauber (sp?) wasps. It's the first thing I check when water is absent at the telltale.

A length of weed trimmer line works well to clear the blockage.

 

[luvtofish40]

Re: water pump?

Moody Blue, THANK YOU! I used a peace of pipe cleaner and it worked like a charm. I was a little unsure at first, then all of a sudden water started poring out! You saved the day, and my pocket book!!

 

[jimdd810]

Re: water pump?

Remember the impeller is not a replace as you need to part it is a maintenance item. I generally tell my customers they need to replace the impeller every 2 years.