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1982 Merc 200 question

riverman140

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Hello guys, i have a 1982 mercury blackmax 200hp. when running some tests, i noticed that on the top of the right side head of the motor water squirts out the top, out of a pin prick hole. wondering if its the head gasket? seems thats where the water is escaping anyway.

-RM
 

STV_Keith

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Post a picture, but sounds like the thermostat housing. Are there two 1/2" head bolts holding the housing to the head?
 

Yellowboat

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There are a few places up there it could leak... need pics.
 

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Pics. Could just be something to do with your water pressure gauge connection.
 

riverman140

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Ill Post up some pictures this weekend when i am at the river, the motor is hanging in my garage, but i wont beable to post a picture of the actual water coming out, because the motor is off the boat
 

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Ill Post up some pictures this weekend when i am at the river, the motor is hanging in my garage, but i wont beable to post a picture of the actual water coming out, because the motor is off the boat

Thats fine. Post a picture and draw an arrow to the approximate location of the leak.
 
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