Yamaha 2hp 2B water issues

[craig_c]

Noticed last year that our rarely used Yamaha 2b 2HP was struggling to pump water and that anything that did come out of it was red hot.

So, I purchased an impellor for it and dismantled the lower leg to gain access only to find that the impellor was in perfect condition. I also made sure that the pipe that goes up the leg was seated properly on fitment.

Once she was all put back together I tested it again only to find scalding hot water dripping out of the bottom of the cowling ? ? ? wtf

After a quick inspection I think its coming from where the engine meets the drive leg. surely if it had a gasket issue it wouldnt run properly. This engine literally starts first time, anytime no matter how long its been sitting!

[Fenlander]

Have a look at this pic of my rarely used Mariner 4hp. Like yours the impellor was fine but despite flushing after every use the waterways were fully of salty jelly.