It never fails; for every one good ride the next will end in suck.
After 5 minutes of running at even mid-throttle the overheat alarm comes on and it seems that there is more gray-white smoke than I've seen (we've used the boat maybe a dozen times).
Facts:
What are the parts and procedures that I should test/replace? My searches here indicate that the thermostat and water pump should be replaced given that I have no knowledge of the service this motor had from the previous owner. I suppose I need to check the plugs to make sure they aren't getting fouled, and I'm pulling it out of the water today to run it on
My biggest question is whether poor lubrication could be causing overheat or if it is likely just the cooling system. A few runs ago we rocked through some oyster beds and I'm wondering if there was some crud sucked up that has been collecting other crud in the water system.
As always, any thoughts/help appreciated.
Boat is a 95 Key West flats boat currently running in deep salt water tidal creeks in SC, FWIW.
After 5 minutes of running at even mid-throttle the overheat alarm comes on and it seems that there is more gray-white smoke than I've seen (we've used the boat maybe a dozen times).
Facts:
- Compression tests 130ish on all 3 cylinders
- New plugs
- Removed & cleaned the carbs about 4 or 5 trips ago with the supervision of a bona fide outboard mechanic
- We are running an above-deck tank which I just installed because I wasn't getting any fuel from the in-deck anymore.
- Telltale is strong and warm.
What are the parts and procedures that I should test/replace? My searches here indicate that the thermostat and water pump should be replaced given that I have no knowledge of the service this motor had from the previous owner. I suppose I need to check the plugs to make sure they aren't getting fouled, and I'm pulling it out of the water today to run it on
My biggest question is whether poor lubrication could be causing overheat or if it is likely just the cooling system. A few runs ago we rocked through some oyster beds and I'm wondering if there was some crud sucked up that has been collecting other crud in the water system.
As always, any thoughts/help appreciated.
Boat is a 95 Key West flats boat currently running in deep salt water tidal creeks in SC, FWIW.