I recently bought a 1998 9.9 2 stroke, it's a great motor that starts and runs fine. However I am concerned about the cooling system because the water stream emitted from the telltale is not consistant. It either is streaming a strong steady flow or not at all. When running at WOT or idle the stream starts and stops at about 1 to 2 minute intervals. The motor was being run in Puget Sound which has a water temperature of about 45 degrees. The motor has a Tstat housing but I do not know if a Tstat is installed. The big question: is this normal? If not, is this the Tstat acting up or the impeller signalling its impending demise?
The other thing I need is the carrying handle that attaches to the tilt tube. The plastic handle on my motor is cracked and I would like to find a new or used replacement. Any help with these issues would be greatly appreciated.
The other thing I need is the carrying handle that attaches to the tilt tube. The plastic handle on my motor is cracked and I would like to find a new or used replacement. Any help with these issues would be greatly appreciated.