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Unread 12-18-2006, 12:48 AM
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Default alil blockage?

i just wrote this post on another forum..so i'll just copy and paste it to save time lol



"well a week or so ago..i installed a new waterpump because i was getting a overheat alarm when i hit 40mph, i dropped boat in water to check it out...got out about 50ft from dock.. hit a sand bar then broke my steering cable trying to get off it...made it back to dock..no symptoms of overheating or blockage...

yesterday i installed a new steering cable and decided i'll go fishing and test out the water pump again ..dropped boat in water last night....warmed her up for about 5 mins.. took off..got outside of the no wake zone and hit the throttle...jump up on plane and immediately get a overheat alarm....$#@%!....i knew this was not good...i turned her around and coasted back into dock slowly.. praying i wouldnt blow this motor also.....docked..turned off engine pulled cowling...she was hot!..no false alarm this time.

tonight..i decided to pull the heads to check/clean the water circulation system....wow..there she was...both sides full of sand! blocked up like you just ate a whole block of govt. cheese! before i pulled the heads i checked compression..all good...luckily i seen no signs of damaged cyl's. rings or pistons.

tommorow gonna flush her out and check more passageways...here's some pics of what less than 2ft of water and a sand bar will do to your motor.


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You have got to feel better knowing what the cause is? Good luck. Get her back together and there is still time to catch a few Rock ;D

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Unread 12-18-2006, 10:53 AM
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That's nasty, but a pretty easy fix. You'll be on the water in no time. ;)
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Yea get her cleaned uo nd you be good to go!!

The rest of the motor looks real clean!!
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WOW! Glad you found it!
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Hopefully you can get it all cleaned out and back in shape without any problems. Good luck Kajun.
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yea i'm sure glad i found it too ;D...i think i was very lucky i didnt blow another motor......i should have it back together and in the water to test by end of the week....i couldnt do anything today i rake and bagged leaves in the front yard...19 friggn bags!!...tommorow is back yard.. :o
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Blow em into the neighbors yard. ;D

I don't have neighbors next to me so I just blow em into the woods.
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Unread 12-20-2006, 03:10 PM
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LEAVES,UHMMM...? WHAT ARE THOSE?

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That's a LOT of sand!!! Be careful not to get any of that sand inside the cylinder.
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