" I have a 1988 50 HP Force Mo
" I have a 1988 50 HP Force Model 50X8B, S/N 1388.
I have replaced the head gasket, thermostat, and water pump impeller the motor is on a 1988 15' bayliner it runs fine with just me in it but when I have another person in the boat it over heats. I think the motor has alot of hours on it I am going to check the compression which should be 135 to 150, I am thinking that when you put a load on the motor that's what causes it to over heat and may need to be rebuilt, what is the minimum compression which indicates bad rings.
Thanks for your help Bill "
" I have a 1988 50 HP Force Model 50X8B, S/N 1388.
I have replaced the head gasket, thermostat, and water pump impeller the motor is on a 1988 15' bayliner it runs fine with just me in it but when I have another person in the boat it over heats. I think the motor has alot of hours on it I am going to check the compression which should be 135 to 150, I am thinking that when you put a load on the motor that's what causes it to over heat and may need to be rebuilt, what is the minimum compression which indicates bad rings.
Thanks for your help Bill "