Re: [omc-boats] (no subject)

Hi Gregory!
Often the ball gears are low enough to pick up water and kick it into
the air through that gap - not a big deal - also, a few models had the
spray hole on the inside by the ball gears and that could be where the
water is coming from if the boat is not low in the water - but the usual
steam hole is on the bottom of the starboard pinion cover. Replacing
the impeller is not a difficult job - and I would say one rarely has to
replace the housing - sometimes the cover plate gets badly worn and
should be replaced, but even that is not very often - and you may find
that the impeller is fine - not cracking or chewed up anywhere - in
which case I would leave well enough alone - or put in a new one and
keep the old as a spare. I am sure if by chance you do need new parts
some one in the group will have the numbers for you - Dave

Gregory B. Fell wrote:

> I haven’t had my 69 Sportsman 155 out this entire summer. Busy at
> work and a lake down 14 ft (Texas drought) to blame. Now with the
> cooler fall weather upon me, I’d like to do a few things in my
> driveway. This discussion regarding the tell-tale stream of water
> raises a question of my own.
>
>
>
> 1. Near the end of the season last year, I noticed, while at
> idle, water was spraying up from the stern drive onto the engine
> cover. I didn’t have time to do much more than lay over the back and
> try to see where it was coming from. It appeared to be coming from a
> location near the ball gears and spraying (not a stream) up through
> the gap. Any ideas?
>
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>
> 2. I’d like to replace the impeller this winter. I believe
> the general consensus this summer has been to replace the housing as
> well. I’ve purchased the Selog manual and am ready to go. What I
> would appreciate (for my own peace of mind) is advice regarding the
> correct part numbers and where you would recommend I purchase them.
>
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>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Gregory B. Fell
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> The Fell Law Firm
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> 3300 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 700
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> Dallas, Texas 75219
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> 972-488-8177
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> 214-219-4218 - fax
>
> gfell@...
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> From: owner-omc-boats@...
> [mailto:owner-omc-boats@...] On Behalf Of jdood
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 1:37 PM
> To: omc-boats@...
> Subject: RE: [omc-boats] (no subject)
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> Jeff, my advise to you is to ask any mechanic you propose to use if
> there is a water stream out of the sterndrive - if they say no - run
> away from them as fast and as far as you can!
>
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>
> Yeah, agreed. But this guy seems legit, has a big shop, boats only,
> OMC certified, etc.
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> Second, always feel the exhaust manifolds - if water is circulating
> they will be warm, not hot - and you are ok - if hot, you are not ok.
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> That is one I will definitely try…..
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>
> As to the power loss - the first thing to check is the compression -
> if any cylinder is low, say less than 120 psi, you could well have a
> cracked head - the most common crack is between the intake and exhaust
> valves which are very close together and the crack is usually very
> thin and hard to see - usually with this type of crack the engine will
> run fine when cold and then lose power as soon as it heats up - so it
> is best to check compression when it is hot. Dave
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>
>
> And if it’s a cracked head, that spells new engine, right? Not
> fixable, right? (gulp).
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> jdood wrote:
>
> Ideal timing for this topic. I am dealing with my hot light coming on
> frequently. I have a 155hp Deluxe. I am on my 2nd mechanic now,
> problem still not solved. Going for a water test tomorrow with him.
> Just paid a bundle to have a new impeller and impeller housing
> replaced, and it definitely needed to be done. I just didn’t want to
> attempt it myself – not still during the season atleast. So now I
> have a nice new impeller, and supposedly a new engine water pump too
> (according to the 1st mechanic). So in theory, water should be
> flowing through the engine just fine. But the hot light still is
> coming on, and worse, I have barely any HP at full throttle. It tops
> out at about 10 mph. Not good, I know. For some stupid reason, the
> temp light was wired by some previous owner so It only comes on when
> the instrument lights are turned on. And of course I only discovered
> that after several times out. Most of those times it ran great, just
> wouldn’t start back up when hot. But the past 3 times it has had
> this throttle problem. I am just hoping nothing has been serious
> damaged. Anyway – will hopefully know more tomorrow after the water
> test. But my main question is this:
>
>
>
> I have always had outboards, all of which had a nice easy to see tell
> tale stream of water shooting out the side when things were working
> right. I asked 2 boat mechanics on separate occasions if stern drives
> were supposed to have the same thing, both said no – that outboards
> do, but i/o’s don’t. But this post says otherwise. So do they or
> don’t they? And if not, why not? How are you supposed to tell if
> water is circulating properly?
>
>
>
> jeff
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> From: owner-omc-boats@...
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> [mailto:owner-omc-boats@...] On Behalf Of David
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:20 PM
> To: omc-boats@... <mailto:omc-boats@...>
> Subject: Re: [omc-boats] (no subject)
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> Curt,
> If the temp light is on the first thing to check is the stern drive
> while it is running - on the starboard side of the drive you should
> see a steady stream of water shooting out - if not shut her down -
> that would mean the impeller is not pumping at all. Next, if water is
> coming out open the engine cover and feel the exhaust manifolds - they
> should be cool enough to hold your hand on - if not and they feel
> really hot when the light is on, then shut her down - it would likely
> be the engine water pump, or the thermostat that needs attention. As
> to wintering, and I know people will flip at this, but I have seven
> OMC's and have had them for years and have always just opened the
> petcocks on each side of the block - never bothered taking off the
> water pump hoses etc. - just make sure the boat is realatively level
> and the block will drain down and you will not have any freezing
> problems. I keep an OMC V6 Sportsman on the davits on the back of my
> houseboat - and I have used it at 10 below zero - when I lift it back
> out of the water all I do is open those two petcocks - the only real
> problem I have is remembering to close them when I go for a ride - of
> course eventually warm water will creep up to my feet - a sure, but
> gentle reminder! Dave
>
> Curt Broek wrote:
>
>Group,
>
>I am a relatively new owner. I have a Sportsman 155 acquired in a cabin
>
>purchase. Its in terrific condition. I'll post pics on the other site
>
>sometime soon.. I have a relatively basic question. The temp light goes on
>
>after a few minutes in the water. Do I need to replace the water pump and
>
>if so, do I need to know anything special to accomplish that. Where do I
>
>get parts? Also, I need to winterize it soon. Could anyone give me some
>
>pointers there too?
>
>Much appreciated,
>
>Curt
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>On 9/13/06 2:35 PM, "Curt Broek" <cabroek@...> <mailto:cabroek@...> wrote:
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>>David,
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>>Here are my vitals:
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>>Curt Broek
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>>3941 Greenview Dr.
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>>Urbandale, IA
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>>cabroek@... <mailto:cabroek@...>
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>>'68 Sportsman 155
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>>(in Hackensack, MN)
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>>I have had trouble getting emails to be sent when I reply. Let me know if
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>>you get this.
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>>Curt
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>>On 9/13/06 9:10 AM, "David" <odin@...> <mailto:odin@...> wrote:
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