1968 wizard (Chrysler) 9.2 cooling

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  • September 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm #182788
    Geer Pyron
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      Hey all,
      I’m still working on my Wizard.
      Got it started last night and was super stoked until I noticed no water coming out of the back like it does on all my other motors.
      I turned it off after maybe 20 seconds.
      I pulled the powerhead off ( which is soooo much easier than the ’68 9.5!!!!). The water inlet hole on the bottom of the block was bone dry.
      I tested the water pump with a little drill. I got water coming up.
      So I blew air into the water inlet hole in the block.
      I think the passages in the block are clogged.
      Is this possible?
      And, if so, how do I clean them out without taking the whole thing apart?
      I don’t mind doing it all, but i was hoping not too.
      I thought about CLR, but the label says not to use on aluminum.
      What about radiator flush stuff?
      Also, I’m looking for some parts. I need a tiller arm assembly, a complete recoil starter, a prop nut/cone, and,… oh yea, a carb adjustment knob and linkage assembly.
      Anybody?
      Thank!
      Geer

      JMGP

      September 6, 2019 at 10:51 pm #182804
      Geer Pyron
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        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.
        G

        JMGP

        September 6, 2019 at 11:43 pm #182812
        bobw
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          I’ve done a couple salt water motors but neither one was clogged that bad. No wonder it wasn’t circulating water. Forget a propane torch on those broken bolts. Use MAP gas or oxy-acetylene if you have it.

          Bob

          1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
          1954 Johnson CD-11
          1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
          1958 Johnson QD-19
          1958 Johnson FD-12
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          “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
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