A friend of mine has a 35 HP Force Mod # 357F918, Ser # 020466. First off I need to know what the year is. Now the problem. they noticed that is was peeing very weak at the start of the season. This motor is on a family pontoon. The boat was taken out and about 10 to 15 minutes out the alarm went off and they kept going and the motor started smoking and died. I know, not good. Now when you turn the key on the alarm is still on. Other than a new water pump, what else should be checked and what would cause the alarm to still be going off. I'm thinking check compression and spark at very least. I'm guessing possible head gasket also. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have worked on my Evinrude motors but never a Force so these are new to me.
