On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 22:33:00 GMT, "saltare"
wrote:

I have an 85 Supra Saltare witha PCM 454 Chevy inboard engine that is
overheating as soon as it gets revved over idle speed. I have replaced
impeller, thermostat, and water pump with no change. I know the hose is
clear from the impeller to the water intake under the boat, because I ran
water from the impeller down to the water intake, but it doesn't appear to
be taking the water in up to the impeller. I checked this by unhooking the
hose from the impeller to the thermostate housing and its not getting any
water. I know the impeller is turning i.e. turning gear operates correctly
and belt is not slipping. I am at wits end. Does anyone have any ideas?


Thanks

Saltare


I'm not familiar with this particular set-up, but it seems that
something has been missed.

Is there any way the water pump could be turning backward(or a wrong
handed pump)? Are there any check valves that might
malfunction(thermostat)? Is everything plumbed correctly?

Look things over again and try to rationalize how a pump that is
supposed to be getting water won't pump. This isn't rocket science...
something in the train of logic is flawed.....