Re: oil/fuel warning 150 evinrude
Nautaclue.... It would appear that you have two problems, possibly related, possibly not. At any rate, treat them as seperate problems and cure one and then the other.<br /><br />1 - Beep every other second = Failing VRO, Air in oil line (leak), Oil restriction (clogged filter or jammed primer bulb valve etc), no oil.<br /><br />If no oil leaks or clogs are found, when this alarm sounds, aply a slight pressure to the oil primer bulb. If the alarm stops, but starts up again in a short amount of time, replace the VRO.<br /><br />NOTE.... If the oil tank is in a location where it is subject to the elements (rain), check the tank for water. Rain or water spray will gain entrance to the interior of the tank. (No, I don't know how it gets in there).<br /><br />2 - Steady constant beep = Overheating or Fuel Restriction (V/6). If the engine is overheating, the cure is obvious.<br /><br />However, if the problem is a fuel restriction, that can be caused by a faulty primer bulb outlet valve. The inner portion of the valve falls out, turns itself around, then gets drawn back into the outer valve body, acting like a shut off valve. (Happens but unlikely).<br /><br />The most common cause of a fuel restriction is as follows:<br /><br />(Anti Siphon Valve)<br /> <br />Check at the built in fuel tank connection where the rubber fuel line attaches for a "Anti Siphon Valve". It will be (usually) aluminum, about 2" long, and the inner components will consist of a "Ball", a "Spring", and a "Ball Seat".<br /><br />These valves are notorious for sticking and causing a fuel restriction. Remove the valve if it exists, knock out the inner components which converts it to a straight through fitting, then re-install it. If you're uneasy about converting that valve to a straight through fitting, then simply replace it.
