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    Fuel sending unit... easy or can of worms

    My 1997 tournament 192 needs a new fuel sending unit. Obviously it’s just a few bolts and couple of wires. But I’m wondering if everything goes back together ok, or does it crumble in your hands. It’s the original fuel tank. Anyone replaced one of these. Thanks
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    Lessons learned for a new Tournament 192 owner

    Wow. Great advice. I really appreciate it. I will replace oil injection filter and continue to monitor its performance. I'm also going to fine tune throttle and shift cables...why beat up a good condition outboard. Also, will switch to a cheaper outboard 2 stroke oil, and replace scuppers. With...
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    Lessons learned for a new Tournament 192 owner

    Thanks for the heads up top jimmy. I didn't realize there is a filter in that oil injection unit. I will certainly replace it. Also, I didn't realize that the scuppers were an easily replaceable part...I will look for them on the internet. I will also have that linkage looked at, or replaced so...
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    Lessons learned for a new Tournament 192 owner

    Thanks for the response. I think you're right on being decisive with the shifts. Our backup fire engines at work have non-synchronized manual transmissions. We often say "drive it like you stole it" because hesitation causes grinding. I'll see if a little more gusto cleans up the shifts I...
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    Lessons learned for a new Tournament 192 owner

    After literally five years of searching we finally found a ridiculously clean 192 here in California. Let me give you some details while the purchase is still fresh and Im still in the honeymoon phase. The boat is a 1997, so I was obviously very concerned about the million problems that can come...