Re: 1960 15HP Gale Buccaneer Sea King

[markpatty72]

Thank you for the update about no thermostat.
Removed foot. Impeller was flexible. Reassembled it carefully but could not see if the grommet from the water pump outlet actually fit over the water pipe. Ran engine at idle with water “ears” over the water intake. No spray from exhaust. Threw some water on the head to see if it would boil. It did, but, engine slowed and steam came out the exhaust. What the heck, over? Repeated water on head. Same result. I forced the water ears closed hopefully to the force water into the engine cooling jacket. Large cloud of steam and very hot water came from the exhaust but not much. Ran at Medium speed. No increase in water from the exhaust.
Question; even though the impeller is flexible is it possible it is not pumping? Question 2;is it possible water is being sucked in through the head gasket even though the engine is running well.