How many hours can you get out of a Mercury OptiMax?
Most of the Mercury OptiMax motors will have an average life span of upper 900’s to 1300 hours depending upon how well they were maintained.
What happens when a lower unit fails?
Bad outboard lower units can give the operator shifting issues, and other signs will include water in the gear lube, metallic particles on the drain screw magnet, clunking sounds when shifted, or the loss of the ability to shift into gears.
Do you need to remove lower motor on Mercury?
Removal of lower unit- You can get the engine a little lower so you don’t have to lift engine so high if you remove the lower unit. The removal is not required on the Mercurys I was working on but if you have a different motor, just in case, it is probably best to remove it. (Prop is attached).
Do you need to remove powerhead on Mercury?
The removal is not required on the Mercurys I was working on but if you have a different motor, just in case, it is probably best to remove it. (Prop is attached). You should be able to observe a few bolts holding it in place. Make sure you remove trim tab as it also holds the driveshaft housing and gearhousing together.
How do you remove nuts from an outboard motor?
When all nuts have been removed, you may need to lightly tap lower unit with a rubber mallet to loosen corrosion that has built up. Lift the engine either by hand or crane and if the lower unit does not seperate, and you are sure all nuts have been removed, lightly tap with rubber mallet.
Where can I get replacement Mercury outboard parts?
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