130 Cooling issues

[thezentree]

"I've got an 03 or 04 130

"I've got an 03 or 04 130 four stroke, and it's not passing water through it. I'm using the hose attachment and there are only a few drops coming through the propeller. I'm mechanically inclined, but I'm a noob as far as marine engines go. Any suggestions?"

 

[Steve Chilcote]

TRy to blow some air back th

TRy to blow some air back throughit sometimes
It gets sand clogged

 

[justintime]

sounds like a clog
is water p

sounds like a clog
is water pressure high enough

 

[thezentree]

"I had the spigot wide open, a

"I had the spigot wide open, and it's usually pretty high pressure, so I guess there's some sort of clog in the hose attachment. I'll take it apart and clean it out whenever I can get back down to the boat. I bought some clamshells and used them, and the motor seems to be cooling normally. Anyway, thanks for the help, yall."

 

[justintime]

there is a spring and rubber w

there is a spring and rubber washer in there
sounds like u need to clean it out