Hi, I have the same problem on the same Motor Honda BF225 , it is loosing oil. and dripping down from the mid section, around from the lower powerhead and down the shaft .. Happens more when the engine is tilted up, We need to re-top the oil...
Thanks for the reply, The water jackets in the head was completely blocked, I had to clear them up, is there anyway I can I can check pressure test the head for internal cracks?
Sorry for the late update. I put this project aside and re-started it this again the last 2 days. I pulled off both heads. I place the engine at Top Deah Centre before pulling the heads off. Before I pulled the heads off I did a compression test with the following results. Cylinder 1=150...
Thankyou for your reply. It only partly overheaded once reaching 190-200 and I quickly turn off the engine. I am hoping the pistion and wall/bore is not damaged. I have replaced the pistons and rings in these engines before, it is a pain pulling out the engine block and puting the engine back...
Dear All, Rob from Australia. I have a SeaRay 270 Sundance with Mercruiser 5.0L MPI which is Not Starting.
I was driving the boat at a slow pace and it slowly stalled/stopped and I can’t get started again. It turns over but will not start. So I did the following:
I checked and have spark...
Hi, I have a Mercury Black Max outboard 175hp with a Snapped Gear Shifter (Top Shift which connects to the lower gear). The section that snapped is the about 2 inch from the bottom of the top rod, what joins to the bottom gear unit. I want to take of the top bottom housing cover so I get access...
Hi All Dodge, I have replaced the Merc90 Fuse and the same problem is occurring. I also replace a small 20amp fuse behind the distributor. I connected power directory to the starter motor and it worked, but it will not work via the ignition key. I am not sure what the problem is. Any help will...
MerCruiser 5.0 will not start/turn due at minor quick fire. While the exhaust manifolds off the engine (for service), I started the engine and port (left) and rear side part of the engine caught on fire for a few seconds. I put the fire out quickly with a fire extinguisher. Now the engine will...