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    Oil primer ball

    I have a 2001 200hp optimax do I need a primer ball on the remote oil tank?

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    Re: Oil primer ball (topdat)

    I've never heard of such but you may find this helpful. Look at http://www.bbcboards.net/zerot...esent
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    Re: Oil primer ball (topdat)

    No primer bulb is required OR RECOMMENDED on the remote oil tank in your engine application.

    These engines utilize a "pressure feed" system to keep the engine mounted oil tank full.



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