0354508 EVINRUDE WATER PLATE

Above Normal Heating: Recommended Procedure
1. Low Coolant Level - If the coolant level is too low, not enough coolant will go through the engine and radiator. This lack of coolant will not take enough heat from the engine and there will not be enough flow of coolant through the radiator to release the heat into the cooling air. Low coolant level is caused by leaks or wrong filling of the radiator. With the engine cool be sure that coolant can be seen at the low end of the fill neck or at the sight glass on the radiator top tank.2. Bad Temperature Gauge - A temperature gauge which does not work correctly will not show the correct temperature. If the temperature gauge shows that the coolant temperature is too hot but other conditions are normal, either install a gauge you know is good or check the cooling system with the 9S9102 Thermistor Thermometer Group.3. Dirty Radiator - Check the radiator for debris in the radiator core which prevents free air flow through the radiator core. Check the radiator for debris, dirt, or deposits on the inside of the radiator core which prevents free flow of coolant through the radiator.4. Loose Belts - Loose fan or water pump belts will cause reduction in air or water flow. Tighten belts until a 25 lb. (11.3 kg.) force at the half way point between the pulleys, moves the belts .875 .125 in. (22.0 3.0 mm). Using a Burroughs Gauge No. BT-33-96-4-16, adjust a new belt to 120 5 gauge reading. Adjust a belt with a minimum of 30 minutes operation time to 90 10 gauge reading.5. Bad Hoses - Bad hoses with leaks can normally be seen. Hoses that have no visual leaks can "collapse" (pull together) during operation and cause a restriction in the flow of coolant. Hoses become soft and/or get cracks after a period of time. Hoses must be changed after 50,000 miles or a year of use. The inside can become loose and the loose particles of the hose can cause a restriction in the flow of coolant.6. Shunt Line Restriction - A restriction of the shunt line from the radiator top tank to the engine front cover, or a shunt line not installed correctly, will cause a reduction in water pump efficiency. The result will be low coolant flow and over-heating.7. Shutters Not Opening Correctly - Check the opening temperature of the shutters. The shutters must be completely closed at a temperature below the fully open temperature of the water temperature regulators.8. Bad Water Temperature Regulators - A regulator that does not open or only opens part of the way can cause above normal heating. To test the thermostats, see the Testing and Adjusting section of this Service Manual.9. Bad Water Pump - A water pump with a loose pulley or impeller does not pump enough coolant for correct engine cooling. A loose pulley or impeller can be found by removing the drive belt for the water pump and by pushing the pulley back and pulling it forward. If the pulley or impeller is not loose, remove the water pump and check for damage to the impeller. If the impeller has no damage, check the impeller clearance. The clearance between the impeller and the front cover is .011 to .035 in. (0.28 to 0.89 mm). The dimension between the impeller and water pump housing is 1.265 to 1.275 in. (32.12 to 32.39 mm).10. Air in Cooling System - air can get into the cooling system in different ways. The most common causes are not filling the cooling system correctly, and combustion gas leaking into the system. Combustion gas can get into the system through inside cracks or bad cylinder head gaskets. Air in the cooling system causes a reduction in coolant flow and bubbles in the coolant. Air bubbles hold coolant away from engine parts, preventing heat flow. Air in the cooling system can be found by the BOTTLE TEST. The equipment needed to make this test is a one pint bottle, a bucket of water, and a hose which will fit the end of the overflow pipe of the radiator.Before testing, make sure the cooling system is filled correctly. Use a wire to hold the relief valve in the radiator cap open. Install the radiator cap and tighten it. Put the hose over the end of the overflow pipe.Start the engine and operate it at high idle rpm for a minimum of five minutes after the engine is at normal operating temperature. Use a cover on the radiator core to keep the engine at operating temperature. After five or more minutes at operating temperature, place the loose end of the hose in the bottle filled with water. Put the bottle in the bucket of water with the top down. If the water gets out of the bottle in less than forty seconds, there is too much exhaust gas leakage into the cooling system. Find the cause of the air or gas getting into the cooling system and correct as necessary.11. Wrong Fan, Fan or Shroud Not in Correct Position - A wrong fan, or a fan or shroud in a wrong position will cause a reduction or a loss of air flow through the radiator. The fan must be large enough to send air through most of the area of the radiator core. Make sure the fan size, fan shroud, and fan and shroud position are according to the recommendations of the Truck Manufacturer.12. Radiator to Small - A radiator which is too small does not have enough area to release the heat to the cooling air. This will cause the engine to run at higher than normal temperatures. Make sure the radiator size is according to the recommendations of the Truck Manufacturer.13. Not Enough Air Flow Through Radiator Because of Restriction in Engine Compartment - The air flow through the radiator comes out of the engine compartment. Make sure the