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    Oil pump outlet snapped

    I attached a pic of the problem. Anyone ever "fixed" this without replacing the whole pump?
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    not sold seperate
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    #3
    I didn't assume I could buy the small brass piece, looking for an alternative is what I should've said.

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    There is no safe alternative
    Was the motor ran in that condition?
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    no alternative for optis oil must be injected electricly
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    From the pic it looks like an easy fix to me.Piece of tubing,exact drill size,I would definitely give it a shot.That kind of fix is done all the time in auto restoration.

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    It wasnt run with it broken. Blackboat, what do you think you could use as a substitute for the brass piece? Thanks for the responses

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    DO NOT attempt to substitute anything. REPLACE the pump. Any failure in this area WILL cost you a powerhead.

    Please update your thread with some information on what engine you have (other than "Optimax"). Thanks!


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    2005 225 Optimax 390 hrs. I've got a pump on order. Just figured I'd try something else first. If it didn't work, no biggie, pump on the way.

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    Better order a powerhead as well, If it does not work you will need it
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    Got the part in. Changed it out in about 30 min. Pretty simple. Buddy has the Merc computer to prime it. Works like a champ.

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