|
Forums61
Topics1,144,591
Posts15,519,430
Members141,918
| |
Most Online36,273
Jan 23rd, 2013
|
|
 250 optimax issues
#13847773
01/15/21 09:22 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 75
mlatham
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 75 |
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...
|
|
|
Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
#13847847
01/15/21 10:16 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 19,703
T Bird
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 19,703 |
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.
![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989 Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/10/full-47849-115798-brandon.jpg) U.F.I.
|
|
|
Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
#13848088
01/16/21 01:30 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,384
rb7764
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,384 |
+1 on T Bird suggestion as a place to start. Did you scan for codes?
|
|
|
Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
#13848309
01/16/21 11:39 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 68
RunTX
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 68 |
+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.
|
|
|
Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
#13848491
01/16/21 03:12 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 375
irbf
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 375 |
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
|
|
|
Re: 250 optimax issues
[Re: mlatham]
#13851067
01/18/21 07:29 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 6,403
V-Bottom
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 6,403 |
Texas Anglers Recognition Program TPWD Official Weigh Station,77563 Coastal Bend Weigh Team, Cert. Weigh Master USMC66'- www.troutsupport.com
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, Nocona Brian, Rockie Martin, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
