Recent content by trackerpro91

Ok- ignorance showing (again); isn’t the overheat alarm based on some sensor saying it’s too hot? Would that not be a thermostat?

I have read some recommendations that you put a small amount of non-petroleum based lubricant on the impeller to help seat it into the housing and "pre-lube" it for first start. Anyone know of any they like? Initially, I thought of using a small amount of olive oil.

....after reading all this good advise and watching the youtuber

Will replace the pump/impeller and check, first. I'm certain it needs replaced, after sitting for so long and minimal use last year.

Cold comp test, several times, yielded compression of 125 and 120 for the top and bottom cylinders, respectively. Not bad for an engine that age.

AND thermos....

Thanks, all. Ordering parts today for pump/impeller and will be doing compression testing today/tomorrow.

This guy is not insistent on anything; my question was is there anything OTHER than a blown head gasket to cause the problem, under the circumstances in my first post. I've gotten a lot of great advice from much more experienced boaters, and I am greatly appreciative of it. So, you think I...

Don't know. But I can definitely state that the alarm only goes off when I push the throttle forward. It does its beeping. I pull back on the throttle, and the beeping stops (the beep pattern is the overheat alarm for this motor). I can tool around forever at low speed. I read where, in...

Where is BRP/OMC Gasket Sealant Compound? The above link is about OMC gasket compound no longer being sold. I guess I'll get the loctite.

Some additional facts: I actually bought it from a friend's husband, who bought it from the widow last year. He ran it about 20 hours last year, said he had no problems (which totally tracks with it showing problems, now). He replaced the plugs and had the carburetor cleaned. He just sold...

Hello! I bought a "new to me" '91 Bass Tracker Pro 17 a few weeks ago. QUESTION: Can anything other than a blown head gasket cause the overheat alarm to go off when the throttle is increased past "neutral +" speed? BACKGROUND: Please bear with me, the background will help. It is a '91...