Finally it is important to remember how that system check gage works. Well yes, there is a pressure switch on the vacuum/pressure driven oil pump. You can check this by locating the 2 blue wires coming from the bottom of the oil tank and disconnecting them, you will most likely have to drop the lower cover to reach the connectors. Do you have smart craft gauges giving you a warning? Problem fixed: Oil tank leaking. 11-30-2020, 07:44 PM #125000 RPM. Can anyone tell me how to remove the oil tank from this motor? Unfortunately, seems like this is an intermittent problem, so this approach could be very frustrating. Secondary question - how easy is it (for an amateur) to replace the oil tank - which Dr Google says is how you replace the oil sensor? Rebuild thread: Videos. Father-in-laws boat, Had a constant alarm. 8 gallon remote oil resevoir tank and hold down bracket kit.
His theory is that the voltage would get low and not charge very well when started. Refill both oil tanks. The engine 2-stroke oil tank has a low oil sensor in the bottom of it and can't be replaced without replacing the whole tank. Brand new, in original packaging and complete kit, genuine Mercury 1. BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP. Crowley had the correct parts, all went well. The horn should come on for about thirty seconds, then turn off, the light will stay for at least thirty seconds also, and for as long as the sensor lead is grounded after that.. - This reply was modified 7 months, 2 weeks ago by fleetwin. That would have to be ordered separately. Installed the tank with new hoses and it fixed the problem. Alarming troubleshoot replaced sensor then tank. Might be easier to do this with an assistant after the sun has set so you/he can see the light clearly…. The vacuum/pressure pump supplies the oil the the electric oil distribution manifold.
11-25-2020, 11:24 PM #11. A buddy told me it's the battery. Yes, I realize that great compression readings does not mean you have great crankcase pressure vacuum signals. The code was specific to the oil pump output and was relating to the oil pump. When was the last time you replaced the pick up filter. Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:10 pm. BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER. Problem fixed: low oil sending unit stuck on creating alarm from control panel. Or can you get a 1000 plus CA battery that is deep cycle? This is also easy fix by placing restriction in coolant return line that goes to top of engine. All (4) mounting screw holes are clearance in the pump housing and are threaded into the mounting bracket thereby also clamping the housing halves onto the diaphragm. And yes, I realize it is not easy to remove the intake cover and get at that switch while the engine is running. Blue wire is shorted to ground.
Black without blue stripe) re-. Not a bad idea to clean out the oil tank every once in awhile although this is a messy job indeed. Sketchy is the best description. Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂.
Dismounted old oil tank and easily removed the mounting bushings and dip stick, rubber grommet etc. Mercruiser Gear Lube Bottle. I have an entire efi 200hp "blue water" to part out. Two common problems on opti. 11-21-2020, 10:30 AM #85000 RPM. This is it, happened to my Mercury Opti Max 250 last year.
Turns out the sensor is being activated by the float. Problem fixed: Oil alarm sounded continuously. Topics: 297August 2, 2022 at 8:13 pm #263968. btw see this happy ending story ….. oil sensor soaked -washed in fuel for 2 days and no oil alarms cleared up. Does it do its self check when you turn the key on? Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:58 am.
This repair only took 15 minutes. Watched Utube video! By MikesXpress in forum Technical DiscussionReplies: 26Last Post: 02-05-2006, 07:38 AM. I found them from $500 to $250, (you have to look really hard for the $250 ones).
Put the jumper wire back in and it stopped. Well, I don't know if you need to put a vacuum gage on the pick up hose. He spent a few hours chasing the code yesterday and running tests and basically determined nothing was wrong. Last edited by Bass&More; 04/26/16 08:20 PM.
Keep in mind the no oil alarm does not know the difference between oil and water. I have been down this trail twice now. My question is, is this something that when installed the computer has to be reset to accept it or should it be as simple as plug and play?