So the oil pump isn't on when cranking the motor? I was thinking you could just crank it a second or two with the kill switch on but guess it won't work if the oil pump isn't on at that time. Sorry...
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So the oil pump isn't on when cranking the motor? I was thinking you could just crank it a second or two with the kill switch on but guess it won't work if the oil pump isn't on at that time. Sorry...
I read through the sticky on winterizing an Optimax and have a question. It is recommended to remove the plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. The spark plugs in this motor (2005 200xs) look like...
Thanks for the info guys!
Thanks, I will drain most of the gas to be sure. What about the DFI oil? I think I saw a bulletin on here about that is what Merc now recommends for all Opti's?
I just picked up a mint 2005 200XS Optimax (2.5l) to go on my Allison GS. My gas tank is currently 1/3 full with 40:1 premix rom running a 225 Promax. Should I drain the tank or just add more gas to...
Is a 2003 Mercury 250 XS a good motor? Any issues with these? From what I can tell they need 91 octane gas? How is the gas mileage compared to the new 250 Pro xs? Seen a couple of these for sale...
Thanks for the info Lou Pitcher!!!
I know the magnum is stronger but the lightning is faster. Any other info?
Thinking of buying a used 225-250 HO Etec. Are there any issues I should be watching out for? Any years to avoid? Thanks
I will get my dad to check the oil inlet, would assume it was capped off but maybe it has come loose. The motor was set up for premix when he bought it. Do you know the rebuild kit part number?...
The fuel pump on my dads 1996 40hp Evinrude E40TLEDS is making a weird popping noise every few seconds or so. Seems to be running ok other than the noise. The oil half of the VRO has been...
Thanks for the info. I have been thinking of putting an Etec on my Allison and I know the stock M2 case won't work well on it.
Since I am reading that the M2 gearcase is way slower than the L2 gearcase that is no longer available, has anyone put a nosecone on their M2 to get it to perform better? How did it work out?
Are they good for 1000 hrs, 2000? More? I know 500hrs is really pushing it for my Mercury 225Promax between rebuilds and the 260-300hp 2.5 Mercs are only good for a couple hundred. I am looking at...
How reliable are the 225-250HO Etecs? Approx how many hrs before they need a freshening up/rebuild?
