Posted By: centexbasser
Optimax squealing - 09/13/16 02:32 AM
I've got a 2008 200 hp optimax started making a squealing noise after a tournament this weekend. Seem to be running fine and goes into gear good. Just replaced the belt last week.makes the noise at idle but as soon as I take off it stops. No buzzer or warnings coming on. Does anyone have an idea what is wrong? Thanks
Posted By: Curtbass
Re: Optimax squealing - 09/13/16 02:11 PM
Compressor going out. Had one do the exact same thing on LBJ on a Saturday prefish with tournament on Sunday. Fished around ramp. Was told by Merc mechanic do not run it till he could check it out. In shop on a Monday. He called that evening & said it WAS compressor & would be ready Thursday. It was. It was on an 07' ProXS225.
Air Compressor. Get it fixed ASAP before you blow a engine.
Posted By: Curtbass
Re: Optimax squealing - 09/15/16 05:01 PM
Did you get it fixed? Just wondering? Let us know if you get a chance.
Posted By: Tommy Yetts
Re: Optimax squealing - 09/16/16 01:20 PM
Just a suggestion. Check your l/u lube and make sure there is no water in it. We have had a few come into the shop and had driveshaft failures due to water in the gearcase. It will make a squeal before she locks up or breaks.