Warning Buzzer 1988 115 Yamaha

SliderM72

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Hello,<br /> My motor runs great, but if I push it past 4200 rpm's for more than 5 minutes, the warning buzzer comes on and powers down. I then wait about 10 minutes and am able to restart with no buzzer.<br /> My Seloc Manual says that it is either an overheating or an oil related issue. The water coming out of the telltale isn't hot when this happens, but I did notice that the mid section was pretty hot.<br /> I also noticed that I don't seem to be using as much oil as I normally do. I have recently (last 3 weeks)went through about 65-70 gallons of gas, but have only seen the oil in my remote tank go down by about a third.<br /> AS I'm writing this I realize it sounds like an oil starvation problem, any suggestions? Thanks.
 

rodbolt

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Re: Warning Buzzer 1988 115 Yamaha

do you have the yamaha tach?<br /> if so what visual indicator are you getting. if you catch it as soon as the alarm goes off and look and see if the engine oil tank is low. also use a temp stick or gun to test the head temps. when was the last cooling system service?<br /> good luck and keep posting<br /> you also described a classic remote oil filter restriction. when was the last remote oil tank filter service?
 

SliderM72

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Re: Warning Buzzer 1988 115 Yamaha

Thanks Rodbolt. No I don't have a yamaha tach, couldn't afford a new one, relaced with a teleflex. Water pump and impeller wre replaced 3 months ago. I haven't had a oil filter service, but I will check that and let you know. Thanks again.
 

richardr

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Re: Warning Buzzer 1988 115 Yamaha

i have the problen now
is it a big deal to take off and replease the heads ????
i have a 1996 200
the engine is great
also i have not used it that much and i feel that the carbs should be cleaned is the a big deal.
richard r:
 
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