I've got a 1999 Optimax 200 HP I need to winterize. This is my first Optimax and I'm being told that I need to use outboard antifreeze. Also, I tried winterizing yesterday but could not get my engine to get up to operating temperature, ran it for about 1/2 an hour, I'm thinking thermostat but is...
I recently purchased a '99 Optimax 200HP. I've been running premix since the oil pump gear on my previous outboard went so I've got about 40 gallons of premix left in my tank. My question is. Once I have the newer engine installed what do I need to do to disable the injection system and alarms...
I was wondering if anyone knows if the wiring to my old outboard will work with an outboard I recently purchased. My old engine is a 1994 Mercury 200 HP carburated, the newer engine is a 1999 Mercury 200 HP Optimax. If it's not compatible is there an adapter plug? Any help or advice is appreciated.
I'm in the process of changing from my 1994 Merc 200 Hp outboard to a 1999 Merc 200. I was wondering if my old prop will be ok to use on the newer Merc. I don't have the prop info from my prop, as the boat is around 25 miles away. The outboard I'm installing doesn't come with a prop. Any advice...
I'm looking for a used Merc' 200-225 Hp, 25", probably between 2000 - 2002. I've been told to avoid Optimax engines from this time, any truth to that? Also, I wanna stick with a 2 stroke Merc, is carburated better than efi?
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Hello to all. Today had a new problem pop up. The day started out ok, but after making a few moves noticed this new problem. When I started the motor the engine was running faster than usual ( in neutral), when I put it into forward it really slammed in hard, I guess due to the high rpms. So...
Hi to all,
I've got a '94 200 hp Merc I'm having a problem with. After putting the shifter into forward there is what I believe to be the normal noise of going from neutral to forward or reverse, a slight grinding noise. But while increasing speed going forward the lower unit makes a clunking...
I've got a 1994 Merc 200 HP. Today I went to the Marina to install new voltage regulators, which were both burned out. Also checked all readings for the stator, which were all good. I turned my key to the on position after connecting batteries and the warning horn sounded a steady beep as if in...
I've got a '94 200 HP Merc. Today, while out on the water I noticed my voltmeter was pegged when running at medium speed (no idea of rpm's, gauge not working). When I reduced speed voltmeter was at about 14.5 vdc. After fishing in a spot for a little over an hour my hi temp alarm was sounding...
The sending unit on my 1994 200HP Merc is broken and I need to install a new one. I've got the new one on order. My questions are: 1) What position should the motor be in when I install the new one?
2) When I adjust the sending unit to match the gauge, which position is best to have the engine...
While running engine today for first time this season the alarm came on for what I think is an oil pump issue. The alarm was a pulsing horn, so I checked the oil levels in the remote tank mounted under a cover in the stern of the boat and that was full. I also checked the reservoir tank mounted...
I recently purchased a '94 GW Seafarer and want to know what items I need to convert one of the fish boxes into a livewell.The boat already has the pick up/strainer and a washdown pump, so I guess I'll need to add a diverter. But my question is, if I add an inlet into the fish box, do I position...
I've got a 1994 200hp Merc. Over the weekend the mechanic left the engine cover off of the engine, and we had some rain. I know this can't be good for the engine, wires etc. But do I have anything to worry about here?
I'm looking at a boat with a 1994 Mercury Black Max 200 HP outboard. Can someone tell me how to do a proper compression test. Also what pressures are considered to be good numbers and what is the acceptable difference in psi from cylinder to cylinder. I've got a compression tester but want to...
I've been having trouble with my fuel delivery. The problem is while running 1/2 to full throttle my primer bulb goes flat and can't be pumped back up. What I do to get the primer hard is release the drain valve on my fuel/water separator and I'm the able to run for a little while. So far I've...
