Wrong mixture cause engine to run hot?

[Britcheflee]

I have a 6hp Fisherman 6802C - just started up for the first time in years and put it on the boat on the pond - started right up fine but noticed it was smoking a lot - I put this down to too much oil in mix so didnt worry about it for now - was running good - it LOOKED as though water was coming out of exhaust so assumed impellor working - ran it around the pond a few times and then it slowed down and stalled out - the engine seemed to be very hot indeed - could too much oil in mix cause engine to run too hot or is the most likely culprit the impellor not working correctly?


Thank you,


Lee

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Wrong mixture cause engine to run hot?

Too much oil will not cause hot running. Cooling problem.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Wrong mixture cause engine to run hot?

Yep, time to change the impeller.

 

[JB]

Re: Wrong mixture cause engine to run hot?

"First time started in years." Your impeller probably disintegrated. Always replace every 2 years, better annually.

Good luck.