Water tube on 6hp chrysler.

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  • September 23, 2019 at 11:50 am #183925
    russ
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      Pulled lower end off and found that the water tube that goes into the bottom of the motor has a hole in it.My question is can I pull the tube from the gromet on the bottom of the motor fix the tube and shove it back in.Thanks Russ..

      September 27, 2019 at 9:05 pm #184170
      Geer Pyron
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        I just finished a ’68 9.2.
        If yours is ’60s, it’s similar.
        I tried doing what you describe and it was too hard.
        I went ahead and took the power head off.
        It’s easier to remove the head than fight the tube up into it.
        also, i believe there is an o-ring and washer up there at the top of the water tube.
        Geer

        JMGP

        September 28, 2019 at 6:28 am #184187
        russ
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          I read a post on a different site and someone said that the hole was suppose to be there.The short time it was running the water discharge was intermitent.This is a 1966 6hp.Just wondering if it would be ok to fix the hole.Thanks for reply.

          September 28, 2019 at 12:25 pm #184202
          frankr
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            Are you seeing a drilled hole in the water tube, or are you seeing a hole that appears to be worn or rotted through the side? If a drilled hole, you better leave it alone. Various motors have a drilled hole in the water tube to provide a spray to cool the exhaust. It didn’t just miraculously drill a hole in itself.

            September 28, 2019 at 1:16 pm #184204
            russ
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              No the hole is drilled.And believe it or not Iknow it did not drill itself…

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