Oil tank assembly

[yelim]

2001 30hp OT315083
Had a steady alarm yesterday. Oil tank is giving a low oil alarm. Can anyone tell me what comes with part#822514A2 oil tank assembly. Do I need to replace the switch also?

 

[CharlieB]

Re: Oil tank assembly

The old switch is most likely fine.

Often the tank comes as an assy, including the magnetic switch that slides up into a recess in the bottom of the tank and is retained by a screw.

I take it you are replacing the tank because of a constant oil alarm any time the key is On, even before starting the motor, caused by an adhesive failure allowing the magnet on the bottom of the float to fall off and trip the magnetic switch.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: Oil tank assembly

You need to properly analyze the problem. Marine parts are so expensive that you cannot just throw new parts at the problem.

A good repair manual is well worth the price--on such a problem.

 

[Maxz695]

Re: Oil tank assembly

check here http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-OIL-TA..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item58986c8260&vxp=mtr I have heard alort of these going bad I agree with charley but it also could be a bad pump.Tank is listed at 50 % off 1 day and 16 hrs left 42.50 and 15.00 shipping Mercury part #: 822514A 2

Part removed from: 2001 Mercury 30 ELPTO serial #OT190022
Condition: Great condition...works properly. Ready to install... New 132.60 + 15.00 shipping http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCURY..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item43ae3c6558&vxp=mtr