1984 Johnson 35 hp question for the OMC Guru's

[randlemanboater]

It is peein like a race horse...we did notice that it seemed to never get up to operating temp, so I'm sure the thermostat is toast, we'll stick in a new one.

Thanks FERM.

[Blue_Runner]

My old 70hp Evinrude did that peeing thru the LU seam. Ferm is it from the water coming from where the pickup tube meets the impeller housing? Just more pressure than it can handle?

[reelapeelin]

My old '86 150 Rude did it and the '89 200 Johnnie I got does it...as long as it's not excessive and as Ferm says, is pissin' good, it's OK...

[THEFERMANATOR]

Basically the pump can push more pressure than the seal in the water pump housing can take, and also the water discharge from the exhaust goes down through the midsection so some of that will blow out the seam as well.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Basically the pump can push more pressure than the seal in the water pump housing can take, and also the water discharge from the exhaust goes down through the midsection so some of that will blow out the seam as well.

I always believe a "leak" can flow both ways...when a motor that does what we're talking about is sitting at rest w/no pressure from the pump, does anything seep back into the motor?...if so, does that cause any problems?...

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I always believe a "leak" can flow both ways...when a motor that does what we're talking about is sitting at rest w/no pressure from the pump, does anything seep back into the motor?...if so, does that cause any problems?...

No, because the powerhead sits above the water so the pressure isn't strong enough to push against gravity.