Reply To: 1968 wizard (Chrysler) 9.2 cooling

[Geer Pyron]

Answered my own questions.
Just in case any other new to old outboards tinker toms are wondering.
Yes, They can get clogged.
And, no, I wouldn’t have been able to clean them out without taking the cylinder head and exhaust cover off.
In the process I was reaffirmed as to why I didn’t want to, broke a head bolt and three screws holding the exhaust cover on.
All told there must have been a quarter cup of sand in there.
That makes sense knowing that the motor came from the Horseshoe Bch area of FL.
I’ve spent enough time in those waters.
Anyway, I’m going to try to post some pictures of it all. I think it’s pretty cool.
Makes me wonder if anybody has ever weighed a motor before and after a good clean and rebuild. I’m willing to bet I’ve taken off and out 5lbs of gunk and dirt and mud dubber nests from any given motor I’ve redone.
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JMGP