follow up on over heating merc.

champman · 09-02-11, 11:11 PM

I finally put the Champion in the shop for the over heating problem that I was asking help about in late july. The mercury boys tell me that the water pump had failed causing the over heating. Apparently the pump housing warped or flexed letting the water to leak around the pump so not enough water was making it's way to all parts of the engine. They are waiting for a pump kit so I won't know if it's fixed until next week some time, but that what they is wrong. Anyway, thanks to everyone for shooting your ideas my way. Hope I can return the favor some day. Have a great and safe holiday.

Thanks Again,
Bill

Embrey · 09-02-11, 11:17 PM

a lot of times, it will blow the gasket out in a spot. still pumps water, but not up to par.

champman · 09-02-11, 11:27 PM

I hope they get her fixed, my wife is looking at me like she want me to dig a hole in the back yard, if you know what I mean.

bamabassman · 09-03-11, 09:43 AM

how big is the hole? man sized.or boat sized? hahahaha, hope they got her ready to rip pal.

09-02-11, 11:11 PM	#1
champman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pacific, mo. Posts: 108	follow up on over heating merc. I finally put the Champion in the shop for the over heating problem that I was asking help about in late july. The mercury boys tell me that the water pump had failed causing the over heating. Apparently the pump housing warped or flexed letting the water to leak around the pump so not enough water was making it's way to all parts of the engine. They are waiting for a pump kit so I won't know if it's fixed until next week some time, but that what they is wrong. Anyway, thanks to everyone for shooting your ideas my way. Hope I can return the favor some day. Have a great and safe holiday. Thanks Again, Bill

09-03-11, 09:43 AM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	how big is the hole? man sized.or boat sized? hahahaha, hope they got her ready to rip pal. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

09-02-11, 11:17 PM	#2
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	a lot of times, it will blow the gasket out in a spot. still pumps water, but not up to par.

09-02-11, 11:27 PM	#3
champman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pacific, mo. Posts: 108	I hope they get her fixed, my wife is looking at me like she want me to dig a hole in the back yard, if you know what I mean.

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