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  1. 03-15-2018, 02:00 PM #1
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    2006 optimax 150hp strainer cleaning?

    Eng s.n 1B274973. I was wondering if this is on the port side and do you have to take lower cowl off? Also I know you need the special tie wrap but do you need a cable tie gun to install it? Thanks
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    #2 03-15-2018, 03:27 PM
    Best to remove port lower cowling.

    Yes, one 816311T tie wrap is required.

    No "gun" required- you can install it manually.


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    #3 03-15-2018, 03:56 PM
    I went to my local shop and they didn’t have a clue about that tie wrap, I guess that I will have to find an alternative way to secure my hose back.
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    #4 03-16-2018, 01:42 PM
    Not a bad idea to get with Rhonda and have her send you a few of them (something you should always have on hand... they're used all over that engine).

    BTW... if you need assistance, it's not that far up here to Greenville.


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    #5 03-17-2018, 09:48 PM
    Got it done. Mine was as clean as could be.
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    #6 03-18-2018, 11:28 AM
    How hard was it to remove the lower cowling? I struggled to figure it out.
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    #7 03-18-2018, 08:21 PM
    Not bad once you find out where the four screws are. You will need a wobble socket to be able to get to all screws.
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