Name:   cobra - Subject:   Cat, maybe you can shed some light Date:   9/4/2014 7:37:04 AM (updated 9/4/2014 7:39:36 AM)

  Cat, I removed the cover Tuesday and noticed oil everywhere. I found the oil line off the block on the starter side of engine. There are four barb fitting, two straight and two 90 degree ones on side of block. Both have short lines on them. One had blown off and from looking real close it looks like he used the incorrect size.

      I got the right one and replaced it with zip ties. This is the second time an oil injection line has blowed off this engine. The first time was within 2 hours of getting this engine back running. I had noticed after running it last week it used more oil than normal from the tank. This was just a mistake that was made by the person I hired to do the job that should never have been made. The original line was a thick black  hose and what I was give at a local boat shop yesterday was clear line that looks like line trimmer line.

     I just happen to have a piece from the last time and I used it instead. I have still been mixing oil at the rate of about 100-1 just to be sure on break in. I am not even sure what purpose these tiny oil lines serve ? Would this effect the running of the engine if these lines blew off ? 

      I know the first time the oil line came off it would not idle and it made a mess. I cleaned everything up and it looked new again. When I removed the top cover this week again I witnessed a  mess again. All the oil injection is new being I bought a new OEM power head so would you think I should leave the oil injection as is or should I just disable it and mix my own.

     I am tired of worrying about something happening that could damage this new power head. I am not sure how exactly to remove the oil injection and would appreciate it if you could shed some light on how to do this. I would just bring the boat to you but I am in AC and you about 60 miles away. I also do not have anything to tow the boat with as of yet.

       I have read from many boat forums where some say remove the oil injection and some say leave it along. I have no alarms working and from what I understand these oil alarms are not much worth to begin with as they only tell me my tank is low ? I would also like to install a manual temperture gauge where I can see just how hot this engine is running. Could you suggest where I can purchase one or maybe sell me what I need. I can do the job when I get this boat out of the water this fall.

      I know I am asking lots of questions and if you don't want to answer me I understand. You are the only person who has took the time to help me on marine engines. I worked on engines for over 50 years but never marine ones. I appreciate you being here on the forum to aid in any small problems people have. I enjoy reading your replies to others.

       I drove this boat yesterday after replacing the oil line and got it to 4800 rpm's and it seemed to run fine. Maybe the tac is off but I know last week it hit 5000 rpm's but only for a short time. It cranks fine and idles fine. I can live with it getting only 4800 rpm's as it is running great again. When I drove it last week I could not get over 4500 so maybe this line being off could have been the problem ? Thank for any tips. Cobra