Re: [omc-boats] (no subject)

Thanks Dave. I¹ll let you know what I find out. I may wait till next
spring to put her back in the water. I¹ll probably need more help once the
dx is complete. The winterization part sounds great. Way too easy. I
appreciate your willingness to coach a greenhorn.
Curt

On 9/13/06 3:20 PM, "David" <odin@...> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>> On 9/13/06 2:35 PM, "Curt Broek" <cabroek@...>
>> <mailto:cabroek@...> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> David,
>>> Here are my vitals:
>>>
>>> Curt Broek
>>> 3941 Greenview Dr.
>>> Urbandale, IA
>>> cabroek@...
>>> '68 Sportsman 155
>>> (in Hackensack, MN)
>>>
>>> I have had trouble getting emails to be sent when I reply. Let me know if
>>> you get this.
>>> Curt
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/13/06 9:10 AM, "David" <odin@...> <mailto:odin@...>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
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