Bruce in Bangkok wrote:
On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:54:40 -0500, L D'Bonnie wrote:

Bruce in Bangkok wrote:
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:24:06 -0700 (PDT), Frank
wrote:

On Mar 18, 9:14 am, (Richard Casady)
wrote:
On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:19:08 -0500, wrote:
I made sure the water level in the barrel was well
above the water intake.
Make sure it's higher than the impeller. There's no mark on the
outside of your lower unit indicating where it is, you'll just have to
estimate. But some impellers won't suck up water if they're above
quite a lot snipped
Well, if there isn't any water coming out the bleed hole then
something is wrong. The only solution is to start from the bottom and
work up.

I have had this symptom and went through all the hassles of reaming
out holes and so on. In my case when I finally pulled the leg I found
that several fingers were broken off the water pump impeller. I was
also able, once, to install the impeller without the key (doesn't work
either). I sympathize with you but the engine is so simple that it
should be easy to locate.




Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)
I have a Honda 8 HP. There is a hose from the engine to the
"P" hole at the back of the cover. With out that hose the water
would run down the front of the shaft, but you wouldn't see it.
Maybe there is water flowing through your motor but its not
coming out where you expect.

LdB

On the 3 HP there is a fitting on the side of the block and a plastic
hose connects to that and exits at the rear of the plastic engine
housing.

I hope the guy was doing his trouble shooting with the covers off.


Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)

The English language is fascinating. Imagine all the different uses
of term "Oops".

Then try to remember all the different ways you've used it.

LdB