I'll third, forth or fifth changing the impeller. They dry and harden over
time and will crack and break up.
The pump is located in the lower unit, I think there are 2 screws to get
this loose, as well as the shift rod connector under the carb.
Best to get a book, but instructions might be available online.
If you want to check if the motor is running hot, you should just be able to
hold your hand on the plate on the side, maybe called the water jacket
cover? What I mean is it will be uncomfortably warm, but not burn.
MMC
"Robert or Karen Swarts" wrote in message
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You can also remove the thermostat cover from the head of the engine and
pore water back thru the engine to make sure the channel from the pump to
the power head is open.

BS

"Dave Doe" wrote in message
. nz...
In article ,
says...
I've got an old Evinrude 6 hp outboard which is in like new condition.
It has probably had very few hours of running time on it. I had no
problem starting it up even after it had been in storage for possibly
fifteen years! But yesterday I noticed that there wasn't very much
cooling water coming out. When I first started the motor there was a
more or less steady stream of water. But it was actually just dripping
out yesterday afternoon. I continued to run the engine at a moderate
speed (I was out on the lake when I first noticed the problem, and
there
was no wind) and it performed normally and didn't seem to be overheated
when I got into the slip. Anyone have any suggestions? I don't want
to
ruin that little motor!

Before you replace the impellor - what about pokin a bit of wire up the
'indicator' - might just be a bit of chit stuck in there.

--
Duncan