Where does the water come out on a Mercury outboard?
Mercury. Mercury’s procedure varies by engine size and series. Smaller and midsize four-stroke outboards use the flush port at the rear of the engine. The engine must be warmed up to open the thermostat and circulate water throughout the engine’s cooling passages completely.
How do I know if my outboard motor has a blown head gasket?
A head gasket failure will result in water intrusion into the engine, possibly causing major engine damage. Other outcomes or symptoms can be a loss of engine power, due to lost compression and/or water hindering the combustion process, and poor engine performance, by rough idling, loss of speed or power, etc.
Is there a gasket leak on a Mercury outboard?
If so, check the cover of that for a gasket leak. Looks like it’s off to the specialists. I verified there is no leak at any visible lines or fittings. It appears to be leaking from between the bottom of the motor and lower cowling and I have no idea how to get all of that apart. Any chance it’s just draining by design.
Why is there no Pee hole on a Mercury outboard?
Re: Mercury Outboard no pee hole discharge Not sure, but I believe the “pee” hole discharge system, was partially meant to allow the water to fill an area which the impeller system wasn’t reaching, or water to be routed to an area where there could be a natural “airlock”.
Where does the water come from on a Mercury outboard?
This is where you see the small stream of “tattletale” cooling water coming out of the side of the motor. The plastic line may have come lose or cracked. This “pee” stream keeps you aware that your water pump is still pumping water. Speaking of which, you didn’t mention that you have serviced the water pump impeller.
Why did my mercury water jacket leak water?
The water leak ended up being a bad water jacket gasket. Mercury was having parts ordering difficulties and it took over two weeks to get the parts in. I had them change the impeller as was seeing as it’s the original one and 14 years old.
Why do Mercury Outboards leak fuel at the motor connection?
I am not used to having to remove the fuel line at the motor connection to prevent this because I have never had an outboard that did this before. My 25XD does this as well as the 50 horse 2 stroke. the only two Mercurys that I have ever owned.
Where can I buy Mercury outboard motor parts?
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This is where you see the small stream of “tattletale” cooling water coming out of the side of the motor. The plastic line may have come lose or cracked. This “pee” stream keeps you aware that your water pump is still pumping water. Speaking of which, you didn’t mention that you have serviced the water pump impeller.
Which is the best forum for Mercury outboard problems?
This is the best Mercury Outboard Forum on the internet, it’s yours! If you own a Mercury Outboard. Are you looking for good advice about your Mercury outboard engine problems and issues.