HappyKamper
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I have a 37pc with 496 mercs with Bravo 3 drives. In my waters everyone puts thru hull raw water pick ups with a sea strainer.
The outdrive pick up is closed off at the transom, allowing the drive to pick up water and expel it against the transom exterior.
In my case I have the thru hull "T" to the drive. Having both pick ups bringing in sea water. My problem is the outdrives are over heating.
My mechanic has seen this plumbing arrangement many times with no issues.
Does anyone else have outdrives with thru hull pick ups? Does anyone else have a problem with outdrive overheating?
We have a lot of seagrass in our area. The thru hull pick up with sea strainers prevents engine overheating.
The outdrive pick up is closed off at the transom, allowing the drive to pick up water and expel it against the transom exterior.
In my case I have the thru hull "T" to the drive. Having both pick ups bringing in sea water. My problem is the outdrives are over heating.
My mechanic has seen this plumbing arrangement many times with no issues.
Does anyone else have outdrives with thru hull pick ups? Does anyone else have a problem with outdrive overheating?
We have a lot of seagrass in our area. The thru hull pick up with sea strainers prevents engine overheating.