i have a '98 honda 50 hp 4-stoke outboard and the overheat alarm is
activating. the over heat indicator light is NOT on, oil light is
green, oil level is normal. if i turn it off the motor for a while
then restart it it's fine but within few mintues the alarm will
activate again. i'm guessing it's the overheat sensor working
correctly(?).

here's the strange part. once the alarm is activated, if i tilt the
motor all the way down the alarm goes off immediately, but if i tilt it
ever so slightly, up the alarm will go back on. does anyone else have
this problem? i'm planning to bring it to the mechanics and have it
fixed before i go back out but if anyone knows simple things i should
check first please let me know. thanks.