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Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:33 pm
by Taofan
I have just managed to start my forty for the first time in nearly 10 years, the points needed a clean and fresh petrol and away she went. I've only tested it the wheelie bin so far and it runs very well, my concern is though that the water only starts flowing from the engine when I increase the revs to between quarter and half way but when it does flow then it's a good stream. Should the water be coming out strong when at tick over as well ?
Any advice welcomed.
Paul
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:38 pm
by skyetoyman
sounds fine. Did you check the gearbox for oil.
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:05 pm
by phil
They don't pump water at tick over, but are ok for a minute or two at that speed, then blip the throttle to get water flow going again.
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:35 pm
by Taofan
Thanks guys that's reassuring to know, yes I've also checked the oil which is fine but will do an oil change soon as it's been in there a long time. My main concern was the chances of overheating at low revs.
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:06 am
by Charles uk
There's quite a lot on the coolant flow in the FAQ's.
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:03 pm
by Taofan
Charles uk wrote:There's quite a lot on the coolant flow in the FAQ's.
Ok thank you off there to have a look now
Re: Water outlet concern FP1204DD3
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:24 pm
by Taofan
Earlier today I decided to make the water in the test bin a few inches deeper, about 14 inches below the transom, and found that the water flow was improved a lot, really happy with it now and as soon as the insurance paperwork drops on the mat then we'll be off up the river with it.