So I took the boat to a shop and they said it was the oil pump. I let it set motor down and oil is all over the fin. I will try to post pics . Just wondering if you guys think its the pump or something else. This is a 2012 2 stroke opti dfi
I have a 2011 150 opti 2stroke dfi. I had the mechanic hook it up. It says port head overheat 136 degrees. It only did it one time at 1600 rpm. The dealer took it out and couldn't get it to do it again. He recommended pulling thermostats and cleaning them out. I will post pics of the readout...
There's a bolt on either side or the engine and 1 is leaking. I'm not sure what the bolt is called. I will post 2 pics of the bolt I'm wondering how to stop the leak. I've tried over and over to post a pic and it won't let me.any help on the leak is appreciated
I didn't get any warning lights or buzzers on the lake. The motor just coughed and died wouldn't start. I looked at it and found water in the fuel. I drained the blue canister the fuel lines run to. Drained the fuel tank and started over with fresh gas. The engine still won't start it just...
So i had a problem that the pump stopped pumping. There was no buzzer warning of the situation. I replaced the pump pump housing and cup. It now pumps water for a few minutes then stops. Im getting a single red light on the engine. But still no buzzer has the warning buzzer quit working. And im...
I have a 05 xr6 with the turbo 1 prop. M14 and 1/4x19 the prop blades look great but the prop tube appears to be warped or bent. When you spin the prop by hand you can see its out of round. The prop shaft looks true and the blades look great its just the tube. I can't figure out how it would...
So I just checked the compression on this engine. It was around 110 on both cylinders.This seems low from what im reading they should be
The engine starts ane runs good just wondering why so low
I have a problem with the tube popping out. I can run for about 5 minutes and the engine will sputter it almost sounds like a light backfire and blow out the dipstick tube and proceed to blow oil out. I really hope the engine isnt headed for a rebuild. I was wondering what might be causing this...
hi guys im looking to change the oil on my carbureated 15hp 4stroke. Ive seen some websites have 25w40 listed and others have 10w30. Im wondering what would be better for my motor. also some say conventional and others say semi synthetic. just trying to make sure i get the right oil thanks
Alright guys I have this 2000 70hp jhonson that wont start. It won't even crank. I moved a battery cable and turned over so I tightened the cables now I have nothing. I took the battery out of my truck and tried it nothing again. I tried jumping the solenoid and I have nothing. so I put a new...
hey guys this engine is on a boat I bought its a kicker motor. The engine runs great and never dies once started and ran. The problem is cold starts it just doesn't want to start very easy. It takes alot of cranking and choking and it will finally start. Ive never messed with a 4stroke would...
Im looking at different boats 1 has a 09 150 2stroke mercury. The other has a 08 4stroke Yamaha. What would your choice of the 2 be and why. Ive narrowed it down to these 2 boats and im torn on the engines