1983 35 hp evinrude overheat

[fivebucks]

I just bought this motor and when I bought it the tell tale was not very strong. I cleaned out the hose and it was a bit clogged - problem solved or so I thought. Guy I bought it from said he just replaced impeller. Now 1 1/2 weeks later I finally get it to the cabin and on the boat and kind of forget the water stream problem. I go a couple hundred yards and remember and it was not streaming but a few hot drops. More water was coming out the exhaust in the back. It was putting out a little blue (not oil type)smoke and then killed. I did not attempt a restart. Is a motor shuting off a safety feature on these motors to prevent overheating or did I just fry the motor? Anyhow, I am thinking the water pump might just be shot. How does one test the pump? I plan to get a manual and start taking off the lower unit etc. in the next few days and any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Valv]

There is no way to test the pump, I would just replace the impeller and be sure all the water passages are clean.

The guy said he replaced it.... ? I can tell you my uncle was Elvis....

It's always a good procedure to replace/service water pump when buying a used motor.

[fivebucks]

Thanks Valv. This motor is for an old 1960 Starcraft I bought from you a few years back. You don't think I fried the motor do you? I will replace all that stuff this weekend and see how it goes. Thanks.

[Valv]

I don't think you fried it, they are tougher than thought, but a compression test will reveal truth before you spend money on it

[fivebucks]

Compression tested out at 140 on each but this was coming from Elvis also The few hundred yards it ran, it ran strong and good though.

[Valv]

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Compression tested out at 140 on each but this was coming from Elvis also

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LMAO !!!

That was funny, anyway if you want or can stop over I'll be glad to check it for you.

[fivebucks]

Thanks for the offer Val but I have a friend near my house that has the tools I can borrow for short periods of time.