Big Daddy,
Adjust the packing gland nuts- The packing gland can be tightened so no water leaks past it, but if it is set up too tight it will overheat and it's useful life will be shortened.
If permitted to leak much at low speed, the Jet Drive may show poor acceleration and low sped thrust because air leaks into the suction piece. Berkeley recommends that you only adjust the gland packing nuts with the boat in the water and with the engine running. Always tighten (or loosen) both nuts equally. Thghten nuts until leakage is very slight at idle or at rest then re-check at full speed and, if necessary, thghten until only a very slight spray can be felt at the slinger ring. Check periodically, say every 2 months and 100 hrs ust and tighten more if leakage is too much.
PUMP
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