200hp Merc Oil System

[pop_r_master]

Hey guys,<br /><br />Just bought a boat with a 1992 200hp. Theres nothing broken on the motor, however the motor has been sitting for a year or two. I started the motor before I bought her and she ran her for a few minutes but thats it. The oil tank on the motor is 3/4 full (at least thats what I think it is from opening the lid and peeking in) and the floor is close to empty. Should I just add oil to the bottom tank or should I clean the oil system first? If I have to clean the oil system then im going to have to hook up a spare tank to bleed the main one right? What about replacing the hoses?<br /><br />Also, the cap on the upper oil tank has 2 wires coming from it. I assume its the oil alarm, its twisted so bad from the previous owner that the coating around the wire is breaking off, Should I cut out the wires and splice new in?<br /><br />Thanks for you help!!!!

 

[LubeDude]

Re: 200hp Merc Oil System

Well, if it has been sitting for that long, You are goin to have to spend some M.O.N.E.Y.<br /><br />First, all the Carbs need new kits in them and they need cleaned<br /><br />Second, Replace the waterpump impeller<br /><br />Third, buy new plugs just so you know how old they are, NGK<br /><br />fourth, replace all the fuel lines and filters<br /><br />fifth, replace the fuel pump so you know how old it is<br /><br />Sixth, drain all the fuel out and replace with new<br /><br />Six, the oil resivor in the boat should be full to the fill line, (It has one).<br /><br />Seventh, the tank under the cowl should be completly full, purged of all air,<br /><br />Eighth, replace the cap on that tank under the cowling.<br /><br />Ninth, change the lower unit lube.<br /><br />Do I have to do all of those things, YEP YOU DO.<br /><br />Oh, and welcome to Iboats, and to the money pit you just bought.<br /><br />The above statment was a joke, but thats what we all call our boats.