need help with my honda outboard

[Peterleech69]

I got a 98 Honda 90 4 stroke. I took it out and when its running there is no water coming out of the little [PoorWordUsage] hole on the back of the motor. I know every outboard I've seen has that little stream of water shooting out the back? Is it safe to drive? Or does.something need to be replaced?

[Rick G]

No water coming out, I would not run it. might be a cloged hole, but I would bet that it need a new water pump/impeller kit put in.

[Peterleech69]

The port was just clogged up

Thank god

[Down Deep]

You may want to throw in an impeller kit anyway. Your motor is 15 years old and impellers deteriorate

with age. This is part of a good preventative maintenance program for your motor.

[Ufatz]

Amen. Regular change of impellor has saved many a motor. Those Honda's are GREAT motors, nearly bullet-proof and dependable as the sunrise. But even THEY need a little TLC. Had my first one in 1975.

[LoonASea]

How did you unclog it????,,,,,The guy who bought my honda called me today and said there is no stream of water coming from the motor when its running ,,,,I know every thing was good when I put it away for the winter and its never been turned over dry

[ImaTeacher]

I've unclogged mine with a paper clip.

[Peterleech69]

I pulled off the plastic piece that the hose hooks up to. I knew it was.clogged right away. I stuck a small Allen wrench in and sand was in there. Took it out today. Ran top. And water was streaming like it should