Re: [omc-boats] (no subject)

Curt,
If the temp light is on the first thing to check is the stern drive
while it is running - on the starboard side of the drive you should see
a steady stream of water shooting out - if not shut her down - that
would mean the impeller is not pumping at all. Next, if water is coming
out open the engine cover and feel the exhaust manifolds - they should
be cool enough to hold your hand on - if not and they feel really hot
when the light is on, then shut her down - it would likely be the engine
water pump, or the thermostat that needs attention. As to wintering,
and I know people will flip at this, but I have seven OMC's and have had
them for years and have always just opened the petcocks on each side of
the block - never bothered taking off the water pump hoses etc. - just
make sure the boat is realatively level and the block will drain down
and you will not have any freezing problems. I keep an OMC V6 Sportsman
on the davits on the back of my houseboat - and I have used it at 10
below zero - when I lift it back out of the water all I do is open those
two petcocks - the only real problem I have is remembering to close them
when I go for a ride - of course eventually warm water will creep up to
my feet - a sure, but gentle reminder! Dave

Curt Broek wrote:

>Group,
>I am a relatively new owner. I have a Sportsman 155 acquired in a cabin
>purchase. Its in terrific condition. I'll post pics on the other site
>sometime soon.. I have a relatively basic question. The temp light goes on
>after a few minutes in the water. Do I need to replace the water pump and
>if so, do I need to know anything special to accomplish that. Where do I
>get parts? Also, I need to winterize it soon. Could anyone give me some
>pointers there too?
>Much appreciated,
>Curt
>
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>On 9/13/06 2:35 PM, "Curt Broek" <cabroek@...> wrote:
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>>David,
>>Here are my vitals:
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>>Curt Broek
>>3941 Greenview Dr.
>>Urbandale, IA
>>cabroek@...
>>'68 Sportsman 155
>>(in Hackensack, MN)
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>>I have had trouble getting emails to be sent when I reply. Let me know if
>>you get this.
>>Curt
>>
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>>On 9/13/06 9:10 AM, "David" <odin@...> wrote:
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>>>Ok, as all the members on the membership listing know, I have sent out
>>>an updated listing - but only to the listed members - if anyone out
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>>>anyone out there has not sent me all the info to get on the list, I am
>>>ready to add anyone at anytime - just let me know the following:
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