fletchermerc1996
Cadet
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- Nov 24, 2009
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Hi there.
I'm new to the whole boating thing and recently purchased a 1996 fletcher 18ft boat with a 1996 Mercury 135hp 2.0 litre V6 outboard.
I decided, that as the engine hadn't been run for a while, I'd start it with the flushing muffs. I connected it all up and started and ran the engine at idle (and revved up slightly twice) for no longer than 2 minutes, when I realised there was no tell tail.
Water was coming from around the prop etc, as expected, but as I said, no tell tail.
I immediately shut down the engine after a couple of minutes, when I realised no tell tail.
My main worry now is, have I damaged the engine? There was no overheat alarm, but then again I'm not sure if it has one.
I'm booked in for a powerboat course to learn stuff like this next month, but in the meantime, would you recommend me getting the engine checked or not for over heating damage?
Thanks again for your time. It's very much appreciated!!
I'm new to the whole boating thing and recently purchased a 1996 fletcher 18ft boat with a 1996 Mercury 135hp 2.0 litre V6 outboard.
I decided, that as the engine hadn't been run for a while, I'd start it with the flushing muffs. I connected it all up and started and ran the engine at idle (and revved up slightly twice) for no longer than 2 minutes, when I realised there was no tell tail.
Water was coming from around the prop etc, as expected, but as I said, no tell tail.
I immediately shut down the engine after a couple of minutes, when I realised no tell tail.
My main worry now is, have I damaged the engine? There was no overheat alarm, but then again I'm not sure if it has one.
I'm booked in for a powerboat course to learn stuff like this next month, but in the meantime, would you recommend me getting the engine checked or not for over heating damage?
Thanks again for your time. It's very much appreciated!!