low fuel alarm

cthom

on the 98 232, do we have a low fuel alarm

 

Black_Diamond

Your only low fuel alarm is the sputtering as you run out of gas, unfortunately. Use the old rule: 1/3 tank to get there, 1/3 to get back, the last 1/3 as reserve.

Cableguy Greg

No, the '98 232 does not have a low fuel alarm.

cthom

thanks guys, now I have to figure out why for the last two weekends my alarm has went off. she is running great, and all gauges read normal. after a day on the water and heading back to the ramp, it will loss a little power and alarm will sound. I just let off throttle a little and it  goes away.

212rowboat

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/1042

BoatAway

i remember you posting that thread a while back, Drew. I just revisited it and WOW that's good. I copied it and sent it to myself via email so that if I'm ever out and have an alarm, I don't have to sift through the forum. thanks!

Black_Diamond

That list is handy!  Start with your outdrive lube reservoir.

cthom

thanks guys, I will take a look under the hood to see whats going on.

Cableguy Greg

On the '98 232 with a merc engine, there are 3 things that will set off the alarm. Low outdrive lube, high engine temperature and low oil pressure. I would start with the outdrive lube reservoir like Black Diamond said.

cthom

wow everyone needs to print that list, thanks boataway

cthom

wow everyone needs to print that list, thanks drew

Babyboomer

drewactual said:

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/1042

In the Archives this goes

212rowboat

sweet.. I hope it helps folks (but I don't wish problems on any of y'all!)... I didn't draft it, I just aggregated it from multiple sources, so I can't take credit.