When replacing the head gasket on my 1979 Johnson 25, I came across these 3 rubber
tubes called Water Passage Deflectors. They were crumbly from an overheat by the P.O.
Using a few odd tools, I managed to get them out and clean the water jacket thoroughly.
New ones will be here next week with the head gaskets.
Now, I am assuming to put the new ones right back as the Service Manual suggests ???
Any Permatex required ? Or, just push them in and and get them straight.
Also, the Thermostat was removed by the P.O. - - - probably the reason for the overheat.
I am in Central FLorida, the coldest water I will be running in will be 72*
so is a Thermostat really necessary in warm fresh waters ????
tubes called Water Passage Deflectors. They were crumbly from an overheat by the P.O.
Using a few odd tools, I managed to get them out and clean the water jacket thoroughly.
New ones will be here next week with the head gaskets.
Now, I am assuming to put the new ones right back as the Service Manual suggests ???
Any Permatex required ? Or, just push them in and and get them straight.
Also, the Thermostat was removed by the P.O. - - - probably the reason for the overheat.
I am in Central FLorida, the coldest water I will be running in will be 72*
so is a Thermostat really necessary in warm fresh waters ????