Official... raise your post count thread!!

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

you should heed the alarm warning. None of the gauges look like merc stuff? every 2 stroke should have a water pressure gauge. You can not troubleshoot overheating on a hose. Probably weak water pump. or failing head gasket or o ring. I hope its the water pump. WHen did it last get one?

 

[Bobcat]

BAMM!

Sorry Jim, I neglected to mention it's a Johnson 225 2004 with less than 500 Hours....It was P*ssing like Normal.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Do not dis regard alarm. Other then that my opinion means little.

 

[rschap1]

Sounds like time for a 450R...


WILD weather.
30s yesterday morning, Thunderstorms this morning and warming to high of 75, then 30s overnight again.

 

[Bobcat]

Mornin!:seeya:

Drained the Gearcase Oil...Not pretty...Going to change the Impeller next.

The Alarm is Ear Piercing .

 

[Bobcat]

 

[rschap1]

One or two wires clipped would quiet things down

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

and would likely empty your wallet.

 

[rschap1]

Well, you know
B.O.A.T.
...

 

[Blue Oval]

Andy’s seats were all mold. Some prep work and a couple cans of Rust Oleum vinal paint and poof. They are white again for a couple days.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I could share many stories of how expensive it can be to cut alarm wire. One story in particular first comes to mind. It was an inboard boat. Owner didn't realize the alarm was alerting him to transmission overheating. He saw good oil pressure, saw good water temp and silenced his alarm. It was quite a to do to haul and block his boat, remove his engine and replace his v drive transmission. Ouch!

 

[Bobcat]

Mornin!:seeya:

Gotta find a smaller Lube Pump....The new Bottles are too small for My old one....Picked up a quart at Murray Marine...$30

Got My new Computer delivered Yesterday....Wrong one...Not even close to style or price...about $200 difference...

I'll be at Kiki's Sandbar for Lunch if Anyone needs Me

 

[Bobcat]

 

[Blue Oval]

Looks like a Good Friday!

 

[Bobcat]

Mornin!:seeya:

It was. I had the Jumbo Shrimp Basket .

Took off both Thermostats on the Outboard.....Full of Salt...New ones coming .

 

[Bobcat]

 

[Blue Oval]

Nice!

 

[sonicss31]

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This is your friend. I know things.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I am a new to Salt Away fan. It is helpful in my fresh water lake too. It removes calcium deposits and helps reduce water spots.

 

[Blue Oval]

How often do you run that thru the engine?