Thanks everyone

[nigel]

" Thanks to all...especially J

" Thanks to all...especially Joe, as it appears the changing of the water pump and the cleaning of the cylinder cover water passages did the trick as I was out for 2 1/2 hors today in 41C heat and there was no sign of the overheat buzzer.

What happens if the temp switches are not connected...does the buzzer sound?

Thanks again,

Nige "

 

[joereeves]

" Nige.... You asked "What

" Nige.... You asked "What happens if the temp switches are not connected...does the buzzer sound?"

Nope. the buzzer doesn't sound. The engine comes to a screeching halt, so hot it smokes, all gaskets fail, electrical componets melt, many engine parts warp..... and you are in the market for either a complete rebuild or a new engine.

Joe (30+ Years With OMC) "