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 250 optimax issues
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01/15/21 09:22 PM
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mlatham
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2015 250 pro xs. Acts like it’s running out of gas after running a while at mid to high rpms. 200 hours. Shop says not acting up in the tank so they want to lake test. Any ideas??
My 4th optimax, 2 were bulletproof and 2 were not. This one will probably be my last Merc...
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Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
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01/15/21 10:16 PM
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T Bird
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Compression check.
Bad gas. Test for water.
Change fuel filter, supply hose and primer bulb.
Last edited by T Bird; 01/15/21 10:16 PM.
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Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
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01/16/21 01:30 AM
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rb7764
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+1 on T Bird suggestion as a place to start. Did you scan for codes?
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Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
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01/16/21 11:39 AM
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RunTX
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+2 on T Bird recommendation. My OptiMax is a few years older than yours - was having similar issues; I replaced the primer bulb, removed the add-on external fuel filter (installed by prior owner), new fuel filter and plugs...she's back to running like new.
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Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
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01/16/21 03:12 PM
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irbf
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I would suggest posting on 3.0L Merc forum on Bass Boat Central. Moderator is a Mercury dealer is South Carolina who is always willing to help.
2008 BassCat Puma, 250 ProXS
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Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
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01/18/21 07:29 PM
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V-Bottom
TFF Celebrity
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