On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:38:05 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:

My remote oil pump stays on. Mechanic said the main tank oil sensor
is bad. Looks like an easy fix...just get a new sensor.

In the meantime, can I disconnect the electrical leads to the remote
tank and manualy fill the main tank as needed. I will be getting the
sensor as soon as possible, but would like to use the boat in the
meantime.

Engine is an 84 model 115 hp Yamaha. I noticed the quick connect
fittings from the sensor to the control unit was disconnected. I
hooked them up and upon turning the key to just the on position, the
buzzer alarm went off. I disconnected the same lead again. I pulled
the main oil sensor part way out of the tank yesterday just to see
what it looked like basically and pushed it back into place. Turned
the key to the on position again and the pump turned on just as
before. This time though, when the pressure built up enough it popped
the oil sensor off the top. Not sure where it was leaking out before,
but I assuem it would have been the breather hose.

Looking at the manual (aftermarket manual) it shows a circlip at the
base of the sensor unit. Not sure if this applies to my year model or
not but I see no possible way of removing or securing any time of clip
to the base of the sensor unit.