dt 200 not producing water

[seylerf22]

I just bought an older 22 foot boat with a 88 model Suzuki Dt 200 that had bern sitting for about two years. I the engine runs well but I cannot get the motor to pre. Produce water through the pilot hole. I replaced the water pulp and cleaned the pilot hole tubing to clear all debris.

I removed the thermostats and can push water from the thermostats to the pilot hole. However I can not get the engine to pick up water from the lower unit through the engine etc. I would remove the exhaust ports on the cylinder head but will regtett breaking bolts off due to severe corrosion.

Any help is needed. I would at least like to get it to produce water on order to sell the engine. Thanks.

[boats.net]

Are you running it in water and make sure have cavitation plate at least 8-10 inches below water level.

[seylerf22]

Origionally no. Yesterday after I read more and discovered this I put the lower unit in a 55 gal barrel. The motor had a hard time cranking and never started up as it had previously. However even though it never stayed running it did produce water out of the pilot tube which was a first. I guess it is true that some of the motors especially big motors need to be submerged to produce water.

Thanks for the help and I will keep everyone posted.