hi all,

I purchased my first boat with a '84 90 hp evinrude(V4) sometime
ago. I found it seems to run hot. When I run it in neutral with the
earmuff for a few minutes, I couldn't place my finger on the cylinder
flat area for any longer than 1 or 2 sec. there's constant stream
from the pee hole but there's also cool water coming out of the small
housing betwn the lower unit and the leg, there's no water coming out
of the exhaust holes(should there be?) Does this mean the thermostat
is stuck closed?

I'll take cylinder temp. once I buy the infare gun (saw the ad. for a
pocket size one for $10 at harbor freights, are these any good? )

Did a compression test, the readings were 125, 120 on bank 1 and 110,
110 on bank 2. any thoughts on this?

thanks

s o