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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (Shawn 202)

    I should mention that the description of the guage does not mention that it will work for v-6 motors. But it certainly will. I like the wide spread from 60-200 degrees and at normal running...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (Shawn 202)

    You can easily install a water temp guage. Your engine should have a sender already in the port head that has an extra tan wire coming out of it. Merc has numerous temp guages to choose from, but I...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (namgrunt)

    That sounds like the round 3 3/8 guage with 4 "idiot lights" that Merc used on the early analog models. (not really very useful, either)
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (namgrunt)

    The 99's ARE NOT "Smartcraft Ready"...they are considered "Analog" motors...you have to have a "Digital" model in order to hook up to ANY of the SmartCraft guages.
    There are Analog to Digital...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (sosmerc)

    http://www.mercurymarine.com/united_states

    Click on SmartCraft on the left hand side and there are additional links to a chart that shows the various guage options and features available for...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (brenlen)

    All of the Mercury engines that are "SmartCraft Ready" should have a decal on the engine cowl that states: "SmartCraft Ready". Even the small EFI 4 strokes are "SmartCraft" ready. This means you...
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