Merc 4 strokes

[Guest]

I have an 03 merc 115 4 stroke, the water doesnt flow like it should from the pee hole - i replaced the impellar and no change - no scarring or pits in the housing and old impellar was fine. Is the water flow metered by a thermostat? ANYBODY? I just dont want to blow a bunch of cash and time. Water does flow - it comes out by the prop and trickles slightly out the pee hole - I`ve run the motor in cooler temps and I know the motor has an auto shutoff. It doesnt overheat in cooler temps. Should water always flow strong from the pee hole in all temps?

[Valv]

Yes your motor has a thermostat, water should trickle then get faster, then trickle again.

If you want to be sure you can take it to a dealer, just in case, it won't take much of their time to test it.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Seems like everybody is having problems with their motors not peeing lately!

[bobberal]

My Yamaha never has problems peeing on a Merc...

Sorry I just could not resist.

[Shorelunch]

My "pee hole" wasn't peeing that great with either a mist or nothing at all. Turned out there was a little gunk blocking the hole. Just use a coat hanger or similar object push it through and clear it out. Do this with muffs or while on the water.

[fishlakeman]

Ouch!!!!!!!! That sounds painful Shorelunch!!!

I understand being in the water, but why do you have to be wearing ear muffs?

lol... sorry couldn't resist