Mercury motor help please.....

ZaQ

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My 91 Merc 150 is running great!!! Except for the fact that after about a minute of running it screams like a banshee! The screamer alarm comes on and won't stop for awhile. If I shut it down, and let it sit for about 10 seconds it will start back up with no screamer. Than a minute later, SCREAM!!!!! It has plenty of oil, it is peeing and not hot to the touch.............<br /><br />Oh, if I keep running it, ignoring the alarm, it will eventually stop screaming on it's own. Only to do it again the next time I run it!!! <br /><br />Any help before I take it in to the shop??????
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Mercury motor help please.....

Have you replaced the water pump lately? Checked T-stats? Steady beep from the control or a series of beeps?
 

ZaQ

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Re: Mercury motor help please.....

Have not replaced the water pump. Do not know what Tstats are. Temperature stats? <br /><br />Steady beep.........
 

KCLOST

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Re: Mercury motor help please.....

The following is routine maintenance that should be performed to ensure a proper cooling system.<br /><br />The alarm you are hearing is an overheat warning.<br /><br />First, replace the water pump<br />Second, replace the Thermostats<br />Third, Check the poppet "pressure relief" valve..<br /><br />Retest.<br /><br />Let us know..
 

ZaQ

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Re: Mercury motor help please.....

I am going to work on in now, thanks!!!!
 

ZaQ

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Re: Mercury motor help please.....

The motor IS peeing, but the water is red hot!!! Is that because maybe it is not pulling enough water through it?
 
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