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Should have new tank on Thursday. Oil Tank Dimensions: 9½" L x 7¼" D x 7½" H. - Overall Dimensions: 10½" L x 9" D x 10½" H. - Hose Length: 9 Ft. The alarm only measures the oil tank level. Blue wire is shorted to ground. Mercruiser Gear Lube Bottle. This Forum and others say it's a faulty sensor (see below), and my question is can I just leave it disconnected until it's next service, which is 9 months away? Changed both the tank and sensor. So I was able to purchase a used Oil Lift Pump #5001504 on ebay (<$50) and thought why not try it. The alarm is there to get your attention so you will look at the lights. Check continuity with engine run-. Problem fixed: Replace oil reservoir. Mercury outboard oil reservoir. Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂August 3, 2022 at 9:33 am #263971.

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Original Mercruiser. All (4) mounting screw holes are clearance in the pump housing and are threaded into the mounting bracket thereby also clamping the housing halves onto the diaphragm. Tourist Trap, Florida. I bought A used boat last year that has a 2005 225 OPTi max that only had 240 hours on it. Turns out you have to have a magnet of a very specific strength so that the sensor can get the correct reading from the magnet, too strong or too weak a magnet and you get an alarm, easiest thing buy a new tank then experiment with the old one much later. Oil System Troubleshooting; Low Oil Warning System Is Activated - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual [Page 216. BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER. They are now saying it could be the harness or the brain, possibly sensor related. I will have to review some of my old manuals to see how that pressure switch is activated. I kept getting the four beeps, every two minutes, (mercury code for low oil). Disconnected the lead with the tan stripe from the bottom of the oil tank, and the alarm stops.

Usually, we just swap out the gages if they are in question. I'm posting this to help anyone else out there with a similar problem. The only recourse is to order a new tank. Mercury oil reservoir tank senior services. It fixed the oil alarm issue though so I am happy. I would simply pump the oil tank primer bulb and look for external leaks caused by building pressure with the oil line primer bulb. An easy way to test would be do disconnect the lead and connect an ohm meter between the terminal and ground while the engine is not running. Well, I don't know if you need to put a vacuum gage on the pick up hose. Mercury has an extensive network of factory-trained dealers to help answer any parts-related questions you may have.

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂. Why I say it's the sensor -. Low oil float switch in. I am now LOST AT SEA and don't have a paddle to row with. Was easy to find the part I needed for a great price. I have a Evinrude 90HP Model E90FPLEEC, SN G04545987 that sometimes triggers the "NO OIL" alarm. It sends these signals to the ECU and to your oil pressure gauge or warning light. Not a bad idea to clean out the oil tank every once in awhile although this is a messy job indeed. If the alarm goes out when you disconnect them then the sensor is bad. Let's Go Brandon, Let's Go Brandon.. Yell it till their heads x-splode. Reservoir Drive Oil Bottle Assembly Mercury-Mercruiser OEM QS-8M007570. Refill both oil tanks. Then pulled the oil tank out enough to remove the plastic oil tube, Including the sensor - 1 screw. Oil level is not low.

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Mid 90's Mercury 115hp. The engine oil reser-. This test can be done on the trailer or at the dock. But I have now managed to get the oil tank out and removed the sensor from the tank.

The engine is running at idle, you won't damage it letting it run while this alarm "times out". I will also check the short hoses at the engine for leaks as best as I can. Replacement is all-in-all an easy repair, hardest part is dumping the oil out after the bolts for the tank have been removed!

Oil reservoir should be. I will definitely use the Antique Outboard Motor Club as a resource in the future if the need arises. By Stoker1 in forum The Scream And Fly LoungeReplies: 4Last Post: 07-11-2016, 05:54 PM. I've got an update from the mechanic. Mercury Parts Catalog. I agree with you, don't just start throwing very expensive parts at this issue only to have it remain. Bad tank?, could be so I have a second new tank so I fitted that one, needless to say, same problem. Just cut the wire from the sensor and tie the two wires together and you have a jumper you can just plug in. 828361A2 Oil Tank Assembly - Mercury Marine | Crowley Marine. Click here to find your local authorized Mercury Marine dealer. Replace it yourself for a lot less money. He stepped back to think about it for a minute and realized that I have a deep cycle group 27 battery with 650 cold cranking amps as my cranking battery.

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You mentioned the Tach/Gage reliability, would this failure be identified by a specific code in the diagnostic test. It may run great for several hours and then usually after short runs at low rpm the NO OIL Alarm will go on. The oil pickup tube. Last edited by flabum1017; 11-25-2020 at 11:26 PM. Problem fixed: Constant alarm. Mercury 125HP EXLPTO Saltwater. Oil tank sensor not working. Thanks to everyone who replied. Put the jumper wire back in and it stopped. Brand new, in original packaging and complete kit, genuine Mercury 1.

Removed the cover plate from the rear of the engine and replaced the gasket then replaced the cover plate with new bolts (several of the bolts had rusted). ANY IDEAS????????????????????????? Have had the sensor plugs tested and we get all the desired readings there. Crowley had the correct parts, all went well. Problem fixed: Oil injection alarm sounding off. You want to make up a little wiring extension allowing you to make or break the switch connection more conveniently than trying to remove everything while the engine is running. I heard from a friend that its a bitch to replace and I would have to get the whole tank replaced. If you wanted to test it running: Get the engine warmed up, in the water on on a flushette is OK, then shut it off. New Smyrna Beach, FL. Original Equipment OEM QS-8M0075709.

Like I said, sometimes the oil sits in the tank and gets gelled with age, or when mixed with different brands of lube. Mercury 3 cylinder outboard. If yu want to run it and you KNOW the tank is being replenished properly with oil, then unhook the wire to the sensor and use a paper clip to jump the terminals on the wire on the engine side of the connection. Gage holds over time. Somehow somewhere we are all being ripped off. See my reluctance to go back. Now, with the key on and engine not running, touch the lead to a good engine ground. If you have a steady alarm going off but the oil is not low it is most likely the oil sending unit. Sorry to ramble on here, I will try to rustle up one of my old service manuals and reviews troubleshooting procedures. I suppose we could kind of test a little further by removing the sensor lead from the oil pressure switch. 2005 Mercury E L P T O. Mercury 125 2 stroke. Stealth Supalite fishing kayak.

He also told me to always use metal tire valves. Reinstall wheel on the vehicle. They come in a package with brackets and pop rivets, and are available at most RV supply stores and Camping World. "I use the regular tire valve stems after trying stem extensions on the inside that had a ninety degree bend. NOTE: Some Aluminum wheel valve stems do not have replacement grommets. Dennis Thorell, 2016 GMC 3500, 2009 Northern Lite 10-2 CD SE.

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• No more crawling around to locate the inner tire valve stem. On a side note, my 1999 had the 7. You might want to add a Hellwig Big Wig rear sway bar and possibly a sway bar to the front of your truck. I would rate Discount Tire at an A+. If the truck stop lacks this gauge, I have to wait a minute or so after adding or removing air for the dash display to be updated. Duallyvalve DL1EC Chrome Duallyvalve Kit. The same thing can happen with our truck's tires, and because it's a dually, you may or may not feel it right away. You clip it on the stem and add or release air as needed. Duallyvalve stems DO NOT work with INTERNAL TPMS. I do not know the brand name, but they look like this. " I followed the recommendation of the Discount Tire manager in removing the extensions. I believe they are worth it. But those are not the only two issues you may have.
99 depending on the style of the extension. Sort by price: high to low. It all depends on how many you need at the time. With typical lower-pressure gas station air compressors, I actually back-pressure my tire air back into the station's compressor tank! " I talked with Chuck Carvitto, the Tire Man, who sent me six 5-inch Dually Valve Stems for our 2016 Ford F350. Philip Tron, 2009 Chevy 3500, 2012 Lance 1050.

I have steel wheels with chrome covers. At the beginning of this article, we mentioned three of those brands that made the top 8 list on one website. If you don't understand your equipment, do not get it. The gauge is almost a foot long, so you can reach the inner tire easily. " They came as a kit and I pop riveted them to the small cap on my dually. I have the one with two fittings at an angle. Steven C. Thatcher, 2016 Ram, Citation Supreme. Use only standard steel valve stems on all tires. We reserve the right to limit, or refuse returns without a receipt. I hate to think what would happen if the rock came dislodged at highway speeds. Also, these extensions are supposed to make filling your tire with air a lot easier and a lot faster. I have the 10 tire system.

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Break tire bead on original equipment inner rear wheel. I air up using a flexible rubber stem extender that's about six inches long. My Michelins now have 25, 000 and I am wondering if they will make 50, 000 miles. For this week's Question of the Week, we asked Truck Camper Magazine readers share how they monitor and maintain the air pressure in their inside dually tires. Non-returnable items include outboard motors, trolling motors, EPIRBs, boats, SPOT, life rafts, PLBs, Class B AIS, items with expiration dates, custom made/cut or special-order items, rigging, generators, electronic charts, mattresses, flares, hazardous items, licenses and gift cards. Using a long extension was out and an extension that curved backward did not work either due to the wheel casting. Anytime you add another connection to the metal valve stem, it's another place for a potential air leak. It has the information you are looking for when you are looking to solve your tire valve issues. Get acquainted with them and have them take care of you. " It is conveniently one screen (one button push) away from the digital speedometer display I have showing all the time.

I prefer the tubes of yesterday. Vehicle Outer Dual Wheel Wheel Hand-Hole Size: 4. That said, metal valve stem extensions will happen on the next tire change out. "I purchased a Ford F350 four wheel drive dually, diesel, super cab new in 1999. When checking pressures after firing up the engine, one has to wait a similar amount of time for the system to read the current pressure or you will see the pressure the tires were at when you last shut the engine down. When the bolt broke out of the plastic due to vibration (even though they had been fine for months), the slinging center section tore loose both hoses from the tires.

And the inside dual has rubber valve stem and 4" too short to reach the valve cap to fill/empty air? If the type with air in them leak, the tire goes flat. What makes these extensions unsafe is the loss of air in your tires which will impact handling and performance. Showing all 14 results.

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I loved the truck, tried valve extensions and had similar problems as you did. "I use a Milton tire pressure gauge with a 16-inch straight and offset head metal wand. We need to determine the stabilizer shape and size. I've tried the screw on adjusters. Sprinter, Ford, Chevy.

It takes a little bit to get to the proper pressure, but I have the time and it works for me. " No matter what we tried to do, we were blocked from accessing their website. Most often I remove the entire back tire to easily get to the stems. It serves a practical purpose. They provide great service, free air checks even for duallies, and fair prices. My solution has been to check my tires before every trip and often during the trip. Usually a couple tires will need a few pounds of air added, so it's well worth the effort. Metal extensions are in the future. " Sure enough, a couple of camping trips later, on a gravel road, we started to hear a thumping sound. Bruce Neumann, 2006 Ram 3500, 2008 Okanagan 9. Could they be mounted backwards? "My current dually has an OEM TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) where individual tire pressures are displayed on the dash as one of the screens you can scroll through. I ran airbags on two trucks. Things like rocks and such can go up between duals and break rubber valves. "

If they were, they would not be sold there, at least we hope they wouldn't. Since my 2015 truck is set up with the 4:30 gears and a six-speed transmission I have 50% more available gears, plus lower gears in the transmission. "I use a tire pressure gauge with a long flexible hose extension. I don't know why I hadn't done that sooner! Twice a year I remove my duallies and swap them to the other side.

We would give you the price on these different models but for some reason, Oreilly makes this information a state secret. I finally ended up purchasing four additional steel wheels (thus eliminating the aluminum wheels altogether) so that I could rotate my tires front to back. There was a mounting bracket that clamped onto the outer wheel rim to allow the valves to stick out on the outer dually for easy access. Note: I have had good quality inside dual tire extensions on my rigs.

Costco was out of the size I needed and it would be over six weeks before they would be available. Yes, it's somewhat tougher adding air to the inner tires, but it's not too bad compared to the frustration and time spent constantly adding air while using the extenders. "