Reply To: 64 Johnson 5.5 hp Powerhead Base Gasket Problem

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June 21, 2020 at 11:09 pm #206355
Don
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    Did the engine pump water before you did the water pump job, or don’t you know because you had never run it….If the engine pumped water before you did the work, then something you did or replaced is the issue. Did you use an OEM impeller, or aftermarket? I’m guessing you might have misaligned the water tube…
    Yes, make sure the water level is up over the gearcase to exhaust housing joint…
    That is the right part number gasket, but perhaps someone mislabeled it….
    Are you sure you got the water tube properly installed inside the water tube grommet?