Man did I almost screw up today

[steplift20]

Destroyer have only been doing this for about 25 years , I don't know what I was thinking what I think happened is I have a shut off at the end by the muffs I put the muffs on but forgot to open the valve I was a real dumb *** ,

[scook]

Listen to Destroyer - chances are REAL good that you damaged the impeller. I did that with a brand new impeller years ago with my I/O and immediately had overheating problem - another new impeller and it all went back to normal.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by steplift20

Destroyer have only been doing this for about 25 years , I don't know what I was thinking what I think happened is I have a shut off at the end by the muffs I put the muffs on but forgot to open the valve I was a real dumb *** ,

That'as funny because that's exactly what happened to me. (And I've also been at this for a long long time). Shut off valve at the end of the hose, forgot to open it, turned on the hose and overheated the engine. Terrified that I had killed it, but ran compression tests etc. and no real damage except for the impeller. Now I NEVER put a hose on the engine that has a shut off valve at the end of it... Ya, it's more work and a little more messy walking from the faucet back to the boat, but well worth the peace of mind knowing that it will never happen again.

[steplift20]

Destroyer I'm sorry to say that I'm happy to know you the same exact thing only because I thought I was losing it, that said I'm going to remove the real nice shut off lever valve cause I don't want to do that again

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by steplift20

Destroyer I'm sorry to say that I'm happy to know you the same exact thing only because I thought I was losing it, that said I'm going to remove the real nice shut off lever valve cause I don't want to do that again

[THEFERMANATOR]

I use a shut off, but I have a 10 foot hose I put between the muffs and the shut off. That way I can loop the hose up over the stern and have the shut off sitting on the gunwale. I get in the boat, turn on the water at the stern, walk up, and start it. Then I can adjust the valve so I don't waste so much water.

[wellcraftv20step]

Bottom line is thank God nothing more serious occurred!! But thanks for posting this Steplift20 cause I know we are all on high alert now and everyone will be thinking about this post as they start the engine..

[Skools Out]

I would definitely replace the water pump. Also paint the new impeller with Marvel's Mystery Oil so if you do this again it won't hurt it. But a water pump is cheaper than a motor.