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Yamaha Water Pump / Thermostat Issues
I have a 92 Yamaha 225 outboard, 300 hours on the motor. Bought it with 275 hours on it. I have had it for about a 1.5 years and notice now the water isnt ****ing out the hole as it once did. I ran monofiliment in there but still doesnt flow like it use to. Additionally, when I run it on the hose now it will give me a warning after a few minutes which appears to be heat related. If I am running in the river etc. I havent had any heat warnings but I am wondering if it is just a matter of time. Should I be considering the thermostats first then the water pump? Does anyone have any feedback? Thanks, Keith |
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Yamaha Water Pump / Thermostat Issues
Keith wrote in message . ..
I have a 92 Yamaha 225 outboard, 300 hours on the motor. Bought it with 275 hours on it. I have had it for about a 1.5 years and notice now the water isnt ****ing out the hole as it once did. I ran monofiliment in there but still doesnt flow like it use to. Additionally, when I run it on the hose now it will give me a warning after a few minutes which appears to be heat related. If I am running in the river etc. I havent had any heat warnings but I am wondering if it is just a matter of time. Should I be considering the thermostats first then the water pump? Does anyone have any feedback? Thanks, Keith If you haven't changed the water pump impeller since you've owned it - Its time. The Tell-tale flow is independent of the Themostat position. Poor flow means the pump isn't pumping as much or you have an obstruction. Opinions here vary but most folks say you should change your impeller every 1 2, or 3 years. While you're in there you can check for damage to the housing, bad gaskets, obstructions, etc. FishFan |
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Yamaha Water Pump / Thermostat Issues
"FishFan" wrote in message om... Keith wrote in message . .. I have a 92 Yamaha 225 outboard, 300 hours on the motor. Bought it with 275 hours on it. I have had it for about a 1.5 years and notice now the water isnt ****ing out the hole as it once did. I ran monofiliment in there but still doesnt flow like it use to. Additionally, when I run it on the hose now it will give me a warning after a few minutes which appears to be heat related. If I am running in the river etc. I havent had any heat warnings but I am wondering if it is just a matter of time. Should I be considering the thermostats first then the water pump? Does anyone have any feedback? Thanks, Keith Not only should the water pump and thermostats be replaced, due to the motor's age and use, but remove the pressure relief valve, spring, and rubber grommet and inspect for sticking, debris, or dislodging. It is the oval housing fastened to the lower stb. side of the exhaust cover and connected to about a 1" hose. Another thing to remember is that Yamaha V4 and V6 motors overheat easily on a flusher. It is best to use a dual feed flusher or the rectangular muffs that Yammy sells. Bill Grannis service manager |
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Yamaha Water Pump / Thermostat Issues
Hey thanks for the EXTREMELY valuable feedback.. thats why I dig this
newsgroup so much! Not only should the water pump and thermostats be replaced, due to the motor's age and use, but remove the pressure relief valve, spring, and rubber grommet and inspect for sticking, debris, or dislodging. It is the oval housing fastened to the lower stb. side of the exhaust cover and connected to about a 1" hose. Another thing to remember is that Yamaha V4 and V6 motors overheat easily on a flusher. It is best to use a dual feed flusher or the rectangular muffs that Yammy sells. Bill Grannis service manager |
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