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If it was me, I would go down to the auto parts store and buy one of those cheap pocket thermometers that you can use for A/C work(but they read up to 220). Put that up next to the heads and see if they're actually running hot.

Re: Calling all Merc Mechanics
 

If it was me, I would go down to the auto parts store and buy one of those cheap pocket thermometers that you can use for A/C work(but they read up to 220). Put that up next to the heads and see if they're actually running hot.

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That is a good call. I will be checking everything I can before I take off the heads.

Re: Calling all Merc Mechanics
 

That is a good call. I will be checking everything I can before I take off the heads.

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SUCCESS!!!!!!!!

I guess a new waterpump is what it needed. I just ran it for 30 minutes on the hose and no warning buzzer.

I don't know if its because of the new waterpump pumping stronger or because of all the beating I did with the rubber hammer before I found the last bolt holding the gearcase on, but a bunch of sand came out of the motor while running it. I would say it was a good handfull.

Man am I relieved.

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SUCCESS!!!!!!!!

I guess a new waterpump is what it needed. I just ran it for 30 minutes on the hose and no warning buzzer.

I don't know if its because of the new waterpump pumping stronger or because of all the beating I did with the rubber hammer before I found the last bolt holding the gearcase on, but a bunch of sand came out of the motor while running it. I would say it was a good handfull.

Man am I relieved.

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now the best thing you can do it go to a fresh water lake and run her WOT and clean the motor out really good with that fresh water from the lake. Then you will be good to go. take it Sat when it's suppose to be around 70*. Call BR here is close to ya.

Re: Calling all Merc Mechanics
 

now the best thing you can do it go to a fresh water lake and run her WOT and clean the motor out really good with that fresh water from the lake. Then you will be good to go. take it Sat when it's suppose to be around 70*. Call BR here is close to ya.

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Randleman is our ne w MERC repair guy. Boy do I have a list of repairs for ya. *;D

Re: Calling all Merc Mechanics
 

Randleman is our ne w MERC repair guy. Boy do I have a list of repairs for ya. *;D