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    Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997

    What pressure should I be at on this motor..og486942...Thanks

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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (runninrusty)

    1-4.5 psi @ idle speed
    9-10 psi @ WOT



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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (EuropeanAM)

    Do I need to go with a torque master do to the upgrades???

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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (runninrusty)

    IM replied.



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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (EuropeanAM)

    Only 9-10

    No wonder my water pump looked good and I never overheated. I thought my pressure was low
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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (2100greenmonster)

    The key is whether or not the gearcase is equipped with low-water pickups.

    Models with low water pickups (2001-> models, with a few earlier exceptions) will achieve a minimum of 15 psi @ WOT.



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    Re: Water pressure for a 225 Efi 1997 (EuropeanAM)

    The 3 liter engines of that era use a high volume/ low pressure pump. I have the same exact motor (1997 Mercury 225 EFI) and Don is spot on!

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