Riley C
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Dec 23, 2018
- Messages
- 239
Hi I-boaters,
Happy Summer for the USA folk!
I recently decided to replace the diaphragm kit for my 98 150, 60 Looper. Even though the motor runs fine it was more prevention because I don't have genuine hours. Motor looks brand new but you never know internally.
After reassembling the pumpset and starting the motor. I realised the only thing I forgot per OMC manual was to lube the metal stem between the diaphragms. Will this damage the unit? Or will mixed fuel lubricate the stem in this area anyway?
I started her up in the test tank today. Works a treat, if anything a little less oil use at idle (I was having over oil issues previously). Short Revs to 4k in the large test tank easy, I don't want to go over this and have a runaway engine.
No alarms or anything an its was running high revs to low over 25min. I'll run a little premix when I go in the water. The OMS tank is definitely draining though, which is a good sign.
Would you boys say I'm the clear and can go on the water?
Photos show the condition of the existing kit, brand new. Almost like the items replacing it.
Be good to hear what you blokes think.
Chris1956 Faztbullet Bosnmate oldboat1 jakedaawg
Happy Summer for the USA folk!
I recently decided to replace the diaphragm kit for my 98 150, 60 Looper. Even though the motor runs fine it was more prevention because I don't have genuine hours. Motor looks brand new but you never know internally.
After reassembling the pumpset and starting the motor. I realised the only thing I forgot per OMC manual was to lube the metal stem between the diaphragms. Will this damage the unit? Or will mixed fuel lubricate the stem in this area anyway?
I started her up in the test tank today. Works a treat, if anything a little less oil use at idle (I was having over oil issues previously). Short Revs to 4k in the large test tank easy, I don't want to go over this and have a runaway engine.
No alarms or anything an its was running high revs to low over 25min. I'll run a little premix when I go in the water. The OMS tank is definitely draining though, which is a good sign.
Would you boys say I'm the clear and can go on the water?
Photos show the condition of the existing kit, brand new. Almost like the items replacing it.
Be good to hear what you blokes think.
Chris1956 Faztbullet Bosnmate oldboat1 jakedaawg