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Ben posted 05-29-2002 08:17 AM ET (US)
I just had the water pump replaced and noticed my first time out that no water was coming out of the back end at idle. Even going down the channel I saw nothing. Once in the lake at cruising speed - water came out normal. When I was done boating I took the cover off and felt the block - it was cool. Is this normal - I never noticed before. I would have thought water would come out at idle? It is a 1977 200 HP Johnson.
Thanks
Cpt Quint posted 05-29-2002 09:43 AM ET (US)
I believe it should start pumping after about 5 seconds even at idle. I would try again to see if it will "pee" at idle, call your mechanic if not and explian to him. A newer model pump on an older motor may require more compression than your motor puts out at idle but I would not think this to be desirable.

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Author	Topic: Water Pump
Ben	posted 05-29-2002 08:17 AM ET (US) I just had the water pump replaced and noticed my first time out that no water was coming out of the back end at idle. Even going down the channel I saw nothing. Once in the lake at cruising speed - water came out normal. When I was done boating I took the cover off and felt the block - it was cool. Is this normal - I never noticed before. I would have thought water would come out at idle? It is a 1977 200 HP Johnson. Thanks
Cpt Quint	posted 05-29-2002 09:43 AM ET (US) I believe it should start pumping after about 5 seconds even at idle. I would try again to see if it will "pee" at idle, call your mechanic if not and explian to him. A newer model pump on an older motor may require more compression than your motor puts out at idle but I would not think this to be desirable.