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  1. 01-17-2021, 08:54 AM #1
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    2000 225 Optimax starter

    Over the past years my starter seems weaker and weaker. I change the starting battery quite a bit and think that my main problem s the starter. I am done with the one I have, where do I get a new one and how much should it cost?
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    #2 01-17-2021, 12:00 PM
    If you would, please take a moment to review the Announcements at the top of the Forum, and be sure to provide the Required info (serial number) when posting. Thanks!

    See Rhonda's post, pinned at the top of the Forum for Parts Assistance.
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    #3 01-18-2021, 03:07 PM
    OK, here is my motor data:

    1. Engine Serial Number - OT166154
    2. Year/Make/Model - 2000 Mercury Optimax 225
    3. Prop you are Running - 25P Tempest Plus
    4. Current Maximum RPM - 5900
    5. Idle and WOT Water Pressure Readings -
    6. Smartcraft or Analog Instruments? - Analog
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    #4 01-18-2021, 04:04 PM
    That starter is (unfortunately) now NLA. Rebuild the current unit, or if that can't be done, aftermarket is about the only remaining choice (though I did find a lead on a dealer that claimed to have two of them just last month).

    Sending you a PM for that lead.


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    #5 01-19-2021, 03:00 PM
    https://www.dbelectrical.com/

    I just got a start for my XB from here a couple months ago. So far so good
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