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I just bought another ranger this one has a 1993 optimax 200 on it . It runs great real strong but does seem to make the boat a little loose. The boat is rated for a 175 hp max. I have a 1999 150 optimax on my other ranger and it handles nice.Iwas thinking about selling the 200 hp and putting...
Ihave a 1988 ranger 374v just put 1999 150 optimax the boat is 18 foot the motor came with 21 degree lazer II. This motor has a ratcheting lower unit(I dont know what that means) Itook a 1988 150 xr4 off the boat the hub size is different so I cant use the prop off it. That is a lazer II also...
I just bought a 1999 150 optimax for my 1988 ranger 374v the motor has 106 hours on it. I had a local boat shop check the motor out before I purchased it. They hooked up the computer and gave me the green light to buy the motor.
It 's been a month now and my boat and motor are still at the...
I just bought a 1999 150 optimax for my 1988 ranger 374v the motor has 106 hours on it. I had a local boat shop check the motor out before I purchased it. They hooked up the computer and gave me the green light to buy the motor.
It 's been a month now and my boat and motor are still at the...
just bought motor150 optimax 106 hours put it on 1988 ranger 374v idles good but wont excelerate like it is starving for gas. Had installed at boatmasters in livermore 1200 bucks 800 for labor seems a little steep, anyway , looked at the injector rails see the presure release valves when motor...
Was wondering If any one could tell me if the 150 merc is supposed to pump water when idling ? mine is over heating again. took out for a quick drive around the lake and the motor over heated. water is not pumping put new impeler in about 8 months ago worked fine all year. First outing this year...
