What does the Air Compressor do on a OptiMax?
The Optimax Air Compressor is the “secret” to the Optimax’s excellent performance. The Air Compressor builds about 80 PSI of air pressure in the fuel rails. This is balanced by an air pressure regulator to be 10 PSI less than the fuel pressure. Any drop in air pressure will dramatically reduce engine performance.
What was the last year Mercury made the OptiMax?
May 2018
In May 2018, Mercury Marine discontinued manufacturing all of its 2-stroke engines, commonly called the OptiMax series.
How much does a Mercury OptiMax 225 weight?
| OptiMax 225 DTS Specifications | |
|---|---|
| HP @ Prop | 225 |
| Shaft Length (inches) | 20/25/30 |
| Shaft Length (mm) | 508/635/762 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 497 |
Are Optimax engines good?
The Mercury Marine OptiMax 150 is the middle of three direct fuel-injection two-stroke outboards from 135 to 175hp, all of which use the same 60° V6 powerhead. The 2.5lt loop-charged powerhead has been around a long, long time and in my opinion is one of the best Mercury engines.
Are Mercury OptiMax good motors?
Is the Mercury Optimax 225 a good motor?
And, Mercury Optimax 225 has a good reputation in this category. However, lots of users complain about the outboard motor for some issues. Such problems with Mercury Optimax 225 are also common with some other popular brands. Now, let’s talk about those in detail.
How does the Optimax air compressor affect engine performance?
The Optimax Air Compressor is the “secret” to the Optimax’s excellent performance. The Air Compressor builds about 80 PSI of air pressure in the fuel rails. This is balanced by an air pressure regulator to be 10 PSI less than the fuel pressure. Any drop in air pressure will dramatically reduce engine performance.
What are the oil lines on a Mercury Optimax?
Most Optimax engines have two small oil lines exiting the air pump (see the yellow covered fitting in the image below). There are two small white inline oil filters in these lines.
How much does a Mercury 225 hp engine weigh?
Weight 225 kg (496.04lbs) Stroke 76 mm (2.99in) Bore 92 mm (3.62in) Power 225 HP (167.76kw)