Maybe, then again, maybe not... Some of those old potting compounds just tend to ooze a bit. Potting compounds are generally used for protection against the operating environment - insulation, moisture, shock, vibration etc. .
As stated, make sure the battery is in good shape. Also, be sure all cables and connections are good. Additionally, check the helical splines on the starter drive/bendix. The drive should move freely along the splines. I usually use my secret concoction of WD-40 and graphite to lube the splines...
We haven't over heated it. Not sure about it's past... I'm been an OMC guy for many years. I always got rid of the VROs on them. Pre-mix is the best oil injection you can get. But my son probably prefers the convenience of the oil tank. If it was mine I'd get rid of it. But, I'm old school like...
When my bowls were leaking I sanded them on a flat surface to smooth out the warpage. Also, there's a port on the bottom of the bowls that is known to leak too. I sealed mine off with JB Weld. I also replaced the bowl gaskets when reinstalling. My carbs haven't leaked since. It's probably been...
Yeah, I'm sure it's one of those typical reed switch/magnet float deals... I guess the make/break situation will be obvious once we start tinkering with it.
Duke - Thanks for the advise. Regarding the float switch... What are the states of the switch in relation to the oil level? Is it...
A
Oil Full = Switch Closed (0Ω)
Oil Empty = Switch Open (Infinite)
or
B
Oil Full = Switch Open (Infinite)
Oil Empty = Switch Closed (0Ω)
Based on your comment...
My son bought a Nitro bass boat with a 150hp XR6 earlier this year. This boat and motor has been a bit of a learning curve for us (getting it started is a real challenge for the uninitiated), but we've got to the point where it starts ok and runs well.
The only remaining issue is (we think) the...
I've used Sierra and GLM over the years and their parts seem fine. Unfortunately, over the past few years a glut of low quality Chinese parts have appeared on the market. I would advise staying clear of these.
OK, sorry I read your message backwards. I was thinking you wanted the newer system on the older motor... I do know that there were significant changes in around '78 or so that changed quite a few things on the 85hp including displacement. Hopefully, someone will chime in...
