Major problem with 225 Ficht

[2000rsvr]

Hi Guys

I have a 1999 225 Ficht with a serious problem. Exhaust is blowing ote the 2 holes (where the cooling water comes out) on the back of the engine. I also can see som exhaust coming out down at the gearcase. I dont think it`s a blown head gaskest, because compresion seems ok. The engine runs very rough as well. Any of you experts out there got an idea?

 

[muskrat]

Re: Major problem with 225 Ficht

exhaust is going to come out the two holes by the tell tale & prop.explain how the motor is running rough.what was the compression reading.

 

[2000rsvr]

Re: Major problem with 225 Ficht

thanks, I will take a compresion test today, but there is a lot of ligth grey exhaust coming out above water, where the cooling indicator water comes out. Any idea?

 

[muskrat]

Re: Major problem with 225 Ficht

check for water in the fuel & oil tank???

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Major problem with 225 Ficht

Hi Guys

I have a 1999 225 Ficht with a serious problem. Exhaust is blowing ote the 2 holes (where the cooling water comes out) on the back of the engine. I also can see som exhaust coming out down at the gearcase.

Cooling water does not come out of the 2 exhaust holes at idle. It comes out the tell-tale fitting just under and between the exhaust outlets. It is normal to see exhaust coming out of the gearcase and thru the prop. If exhaust is coming out at the gearcase-midsection area, then the rubber seal is probably bad or kinked. You have to remove the gearcase the exhaust extention to replace it.

Most of the time a poor idle is caused by worn or incorrect plugs. Post the compression numbers, plug numbers, and gap. If the center electrodes are worn or rounded, install and index new plugs.

 

[mneng]

Re: Major problem with 225 Ficht

If I remeber right there are some gaps around where the gearcase meets the midsection. It helps prevent fretting and corrosion. It should have been standard on teh saltwater engines and the fichts.