Mercury 150 2 cycle low oil alarm sounding

[Dohara781]

As noted above 20 year old Merc 2 cycle continues to alarm but mechanic says because showing smoke when running should be ok for now. Need new mechanic. Same thing happened last year and mechanic resolved by changing large remote oil reservoir cap and oil alarm sensor. Continuously beeping now and not comfortable using. Is there a pump somewhere pushing oil to motor annd how to test it? Other thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Dukedog]

2 strokes are gonna "smoke"... first, what alarm?.. continuous beeeeeeeeeeeeeep or oscillating beep, beep, beep etc.?.. instant "on" when key is turned ta on position?.. motor runnin' or not to get alarm?.. if not do you get tha three "self check" beeps when key is turned on before it goes to full alarm?.. efi or carb?

 

[QBhoy]

Hi. Firstly, it could be a low oil alarm meaning that your supply tank in the bilge is low on oil. Or other low oil associated fault with the tank under the hood.
Secondly, if this is one of the older 2.0 v6 2 strokes, you will want to do away with that oil injection system asap. Notorious for failing. Surprised it has t already

 

[Dukedog]

Hi. Firstly, it could be a low oil alarm meaning that your supply tank in the bilge is low on oil. Or other low oil associated fault with the tank under the hood.

there is no sensor in tha main tank.. jus tha one on tha motor....

 

[QBhoy]

there is no sensor in tha main tank.. jus tha one on tha motor....

Fair point. Well made.