Outboard Motor Low Water Pickup

Saturday, 6 July 2024
My initial thought was to use the intake for a wash down hose. Suzuki Engineers labored through years of trial and success with computer simulations and on water testing to significantly improve the way an outboard motor converts engine power to underwater thrust. I still have it jump around about 5 PSi (down to appx 18 PSI) when going WOT over lake chop but the head temp is >. Product Description. I used 3M 4000 sealer so if I needed to go back it was easy. We are discontinueing manufacture of all low water pick-up nose cone kits. SPEED INCREASE OVER 5 MPH ON A 150 H. Just wondering what you did. Darris told me how they tested this in real time, by literally blunting the nose of a pointy gearcase by cutting off the tip, and rounding it out. IDLE or WOT, there is no in between!!! Then I hooked my "washdown" hose into the water inlet on the outboard that is normally used to flush the engine and walla, I dont need the LU in the water at all when the pump is running.
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Water In Lower Unit Outboard

Improved acceleration. I had to return home on the kicker then pull the lower ( to check the pump) then found the leech when I pulled the powerhead. The first V6 4-Stroke that was specifically built to power tournament Bass Boats, larger Flats Boats, performance Pontoon Boats and even serious Ski Boats. Nov 08, 2018 10:16 am. Depending on your application and engine height, the plugging of lack of lower unit low water pick up holes on the side allows clean water to enter the lower pickup holes on the nose and bottom. I started by test fitting the cone and using modeling clay on the case. Have questions about setting up your boat? I've seen a couple of vids recently of low water pickups on the bottom of the LU on outboards recently. Parabolic design counters adds tail lift from the increase in surface area and greatly enhances boat altitude. I know if the impeller gets damaged while I am out, this will get me home.

Low Water Pickup Kit

02-13-2006, 12:12 PM #12. pretty wild story about that iggin' bloodsuckersWalking a fine line, and enjoying the view. The addition of "Suzuki Lean Burn Control" with "Oxygen Sensor" can provide an improvement in fuel efficiency, especially while cruising on the long run home. 50% more cooling capacity. I thought I had more pictures but I didn't but I got the important parts. And if you want to make a low water pickup on 3. Now Available in Cool White*. Please take a look at the two sketches and post your questions. Higher speed & proper water pressure. Has anybody tried making their own LWP? The gearcase design becomes critical to handling and safety. Made for a long day. Oh by the way, you got any used temp senders layin around? Home made low water pickup.

Low Water Pickup For Outboards

I left the screen in. Installed new exhaust/cooling gaskets, head gasket, water pump housing, impeller, gaskets, plate, water pump base housing/oilseal housing..... Now it won't draw water unless hose fed on start and as it warms up it starts to blow exhaust out of the water pickup in the nose cone. Years ago he asked me not to replicate his design as he was hoping to take the idea to production.

Water Pickup For Boat

Assembled using 316 Stainless Steel, we have curated a full kit for plugging your lower unit low water pick up inlets which is extremely common for today's high performance outboard boats running the Mercury Marine 1. 4 200, 130 shot of NOS.

Low Water Pickup For Outboard

Engine height, setback, prop, etc. 02-12-2006, 04:39 PM #7. thats not my case, i only have the top 2 holes plugged. I didn't want to go too low, I can always lower it more if I need it. We are a community of boat lovers and Hydrostream enthusiasts here; we are happy to help anyone. To the eye, a really pointy gearcase looks good for high speed, but that is not the case. Easy installation and alignment.

I was wondering if the pressure of the impeller on the LU would overcome the pump pressure. Put simply, the rounded nose cone breaks the water better. Oct 20, 2018 9:47 pm. A large leech found his way through the waterpump up to the base of the block where it was parboiled. Location: Nowthen, MN. Last post by Hippie459MN. The Combo cone is our most popular sport fisher model. These lower units, such as the Mercury Racing Sportmaster are reserved for boats that exceed 85-90MPH.