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pee hole

Thanks for all the input. I have a new oem impeller on the way. The pee hole is molded into the bottom of the engine cowling and I can see no hose anywhere. I have been able to get a trimmer line in about 2 inches. There was no water being pumped up to the thermostat. I dropped the lower unit...

Tube is aligned.

I have it in a 55 gal trash can filled past the pump level.

Peeing Update! Took the impeller out and it is not worn and it has the key. put it back together and started it up and no peeing. I then took the thermostat out and left the cover off and NO water! I could feel it pumping air though. Where do I look next? Thanks, A frustrated Mariner owner

Update, I started the motor and it started peeing at a fast idle and slowed as I increased the throttle. I had used string from a string trimmer to clear the pee hole as best as I could. The previous owner indicated that he had replaced the impeller, but wasn't sure if he installed it correctly...

I have a Mariner 1987 ELO 30 and it does not pee when started. The previous owner said he replaced the impellar. If the thermostat is not opening, will water still come out the pee hole when the motor is running? Thanks again!

Greetings, new member here. Just bought a 1988 Smokercraft Alaskan 14' with a Mariner 30 ELO and am looking for a owners manual. Checked the Mercury website and they don't have it available for download. Also, not sure of the year. Serial # 689 L 420145. Any input on the year and where I can...