Re: evinrude 200xp problems
Dhadley asked "Did it ever run right"? As in..... Did you just purchase this rig or have you owned it for some time, and if owned for some time, did it ever perform as it should?
You state "it is getting good spark and has good compression". No offense BUT this really doesn't tell us very much. What is the compression of all numbered cylinders, AND with the spark plugs removed, the spark on that model should jump a 7/16" gap with a strong blue lightning like flame.... a real SNAP! Does it?
There are various warning horn alarms on that model, as follows. Which alarm are you receiving?
(VRO Horn Warnings)
(J. Reeves)
1 - A steady constant beep = Overheating - The V/6 engines, possibly some others, have a fuel restriction warning which is also a steady constant beep.
2 - A beep every 20 or 40 seconds = oil level has dropped to 1/4 tank. (Late model engine = Every 40 seconds)
3 - A beep every other second = VRO failure, air leak in oil line, oil restriction, (anything that would result in a lack of oil being supplied to the engine).
NOTE - If the warning horn is the black plastic (overpriced) three wire type horn, the warning horn should beep once when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. If it does not, it is either faulty or someone has disconnected it (a stupid move!). At any rate, if it does not beep which indicates that the horn is non functional, find out why and do not run the engine until the problem is corrected.
