This is about the most 'generic' question one can post regarding engine mechanics but I need a quick answer before this boat sells.
I'm considering a boat that has a 70 hp Evinrude (see pic) that the owners claims does not expel water from the engine except through the prop hub. I don't have a model number or year of the engine (late 80's?) but it does have two dime sized holes in the back of the leg where most engines expel engine cooling water. It does appear the engine has previously been worked on and I'm afraid there is a blockage somewhere within the engine preventing the water to exit the leg if the impeller is working at all. . . UNLESS there are some models that only expel the water out the prop hub. ???
I really like the boat and the owner claims the engine runs good, yet he admits he hasn't replaced the impeller in over 3 yrs. I will continue to research to see what I can determine on my own however I know there some of you guys on here that know your stuff and can give me a pretty accurate answer to my question by just a look at the engine. I know there's really not much to go on but any opinion will help.
Thanks
I'm considering a boat that has a 70 hp Evinrude (see pic) that the owners claims does not expel water from the engine except through the prop hub. I don't have a model number or year of the engine (late 80's?) but it does have two dime sized holes in the back of the leg where most engines expel engine cooling water. It does appear the engine has previously been worked on and I'm afraid there is a blockage somewhere within the engine preventing the water to exit the leg if the impeller is working at all. . . UNLESS there are some models that only expel the water out the prop hub. ???
I really like the boat and the owner claims the engine runs good, yet he admits he hasn't replaced the impeller in over 3 yrs. I will continue to research to see what I can determine on my own however I know there some of you guys on here that know your stuff and can give me a pretty accurate answer to my question by just a look at the engine. I know there's really not much to go on but any opinion will help.
Thanks