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"Oops...I meant '96 Intrud

"Oops...I meant '96 Intruder.....I have had the heat sensor on the right side of the block "pop" or melt twice now. It only seems to happen when I idle for a while or while trimmed up. Water pressure seems fine all the time and "peeing" is good.

Could there be a partial blockage somewhere on that side that is limiting water from making it up to that side???

Any suggestions appreciated...

Jim
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Do you think the thermostat is

Do you think the thermostat is bad? Would I get an alarm if it was as I have never gotten any alarms....

Thanks Tom!!!

Jim
 
"Hey Jim...Take the heat senso

"Hey Jim...Take the heat sensor wire loose and ground it to the block with the key on...should alarm.If it gets so hot that it pops the sensors out and no alarm, I would be suspect of the heat sensor...Also, how old is the water pump impeller..?"
 
"When I ground it, it does ala

"When I ground it, it does alarm. As a matter of fact, the last sensor wires melted to the block and gave me the alarm until I peeled them off the block.

My guess is the impeller if over 5 years old. I am not sure as I bought the boat from a lady whose husband had died so she had no records.

I am thinking I will replace the water pump impeller and see if that takes care of the problem. It probably needs replacing regardless.

Jim"
 
Hey Jim...I agree the water pu

Hey Jim...I agree the water pump needs to be replaced...OMC recommends every year or 100 hrs...every two years has worked well for me...That should sovle the problem...
 
"Hey Jim...Sorry for the delay

"Hey Jim...Sorry for the delay in answering....By all means, get the service manual for your year and model..Not to bad of a job if manual is followed..."
 
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