Impeller damage? (Page 11): D25... all my experience is with OMC outboards. It looks similar to your break down. No hose on 26, 29 is the piece that connects to 26 on one side and the...

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

D25... all my experience is with OMC outboards. It looks similar to your break down. No hose on 26, 29 is the piece that connects to 26 on one side and the pick up tube (OMC uses copper tubes). It can be a real pain in the ass to get the copper to fit the right way into 29 (can't see, no room, etc..). I have had new water pumps not working because I mucked up the pick up tube, several times! Just wanted to share what I learned from my mistakes. Get her fixed and get back to fishing! And take pics!

Mike-1000 Loc: SE Mn. Between Winona Mn. and LaCrosse Wi.

Good job. Now go have fun

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Danger25 wrote:

Fred....if you didn’t mention hoses and water intakes...this boat would be back at the shop for who knows how long...thank you man....i owe you..i dont know...something....

🤑😬

That's great Danger, I would let her run until the water gets warm. If you have an alarm,you may want to have it checked out when possible.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Danger25 wrote:

Gentlemen...with the help of a neighbor and a long piece of wire....i was able to seat everything properly.....i ask you...have you ever seen a more glorious piss stream!?can u hear angels singing?!....hot damn! She pissing like a teenager after sleeping 18 hours.

I cannot thank you guys enough....speaking as a staunch heterosexual...i love you all!😁😁

That's awesome man great news. Like Fred said let it run an check water temp. You might put it back in trash can an check motor temp with infrared thermometer.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Outstanding!!!

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

I'm as happy to see that strong pee stream as if it were my own!

An overheat will generally stop an outboard by tightening the pistons in the cylinders, well before there's be any damage to the bearings. Now that it's running OK, the best case scenario is no harm done! The worst case scenario would be some loss of compression and piston slap. Piston slap is a metallic tapping sound at crankshaft speed, caused by pistons loose in the cylinders slapping first against one wall and then against the other wall of the cylinders. That could happen by the pistons having run really tight during an overheat. If you hear a metallic tapping that wasn't there before but it runs OK, it might mean that an eventual overhaul would happen somewhat sooner. If you don't hear any piston slap, a quick compression check will probably show it to still be good and give you peace of mind. Sometimes, you can screw up and still get away with it.

Bdubya06 Loc: Salem OR

That impeller dosent look too bad. But certainly they are cheap enough to start there and replace. If it's sucking water...that water has to be going somewhere!

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Whew...what a relief....when you guys stared mentioning hoses....i was looking all around for a “ hose” ....ive been a firefighter for 30 years....i know what a hose looks like...lol....and a 2 inch metal tube aint it.

I never wrenched on an outboard motor before and if it wasnt for you guys i would be on my way to the boat yard to have a mechanic charge me $500 for what you talked me thru.

Thank you.

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

NoCal Steve wrote:

D25... all my experience is with OMC outboards. I... (show quote)

Steve,i had no idea there was a metal “ tube” up inside the upper unit at all...until you guys mentioned an intake....then, like u said, trying to get all the parts lined up just right...sheesh...

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Yahoo!!! You got it done,Danger. Sometimes it just takes a second pair of eyes 👀 to see what the problem is. You deserve a pat on the back just for taking on this challenge. Now take out the family and enjoy your new boat...🐟on

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

DozerDave wrote:

Yahoo!!! You got it done,Danger. Sometimes it just takes a second pair of eyes 👀 to see what the problem is. You deserve a pat on the back just for taking on this challenge. Now take out the family and enjoy your new boat...🐟on

Thanks dozer....next week ....instead of taking her to a boat shop....ill be taking her to her slip in Cape May!

Whew.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Good deal. It’s just my opinion, but I really don’t think that you ran it long enough out of the water to do any internal damage. Especially if it was just idling. So when you do get it back in the water just pay attention to any odd sounds. But I think you should be ok...🐟on

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Danger25 wrote:

Thanks dozer....next week ....instead of taking her to a boat shop....ill be taking her to her slip in Cape May!

Whew.

Danger, i have been following this dilemma of yours and most of all happy to see you pissing. LOL

2nd, Thanks for posting how it turned out. Have seen to many questions and advices on many post not get a reply.

You are a welcome addition to the stage.

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Thanks plum....without the guys on the stage...id be bringing my boat to a mechanic instead of a slip...and be out probably $500 or so...really..I couldn’t have fixed this without these guys.

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

plumbob wrote:

Danger, i have been following this dilemma of yours and most of all happy to see you pissing. LOL

2nd, Thanks for posting how it turned out. Have seen to many questions and advices on many post not get a reply.

You are a welcome addition to the stage.

Admin may not feel that way.....lol