1999 225 Optimax Intermittent cutout

Brian P.

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I've got an 1999 225 Optimax that idles fine and runs great 90% of the time but occasionally while running it will cut out like it is running out of fuel. I'll back it down to an idle and it runs fine. After a minute I'll put it back on a plane and it will run great for about 4 or 5 minutes and then start cutting out again. I've checked fuel filters and they're fine. Put in new plugs and no change. It won't do it out of the water and even in the water it doesn't do it until it's been run for a couple of hours sometimes. Very intermittent, it's got me stumped. If anyone has had a similar problem or any idea what it could be I would certainly appreciate your responce. Thanks, Brian
 

nsp

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Oct 12, 2004
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Re: 1999 225 Optimax Intermittent cutout

Hello Brian,

Were you able to diagnose your Optimax cutting out? My 2000 200hp Opti is cutting out for one second at a time and happens maybe ever 10 - 15 mins. It happened when I first started the boat so I don't think it was overheating?

Just curious what was wrong with yours...

Thank you...
 

dbickham

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Re: 1999 225 Optimax Intermittent cutout

i have been having problems for over a year, an old mechanic unplugged the barrell connecter and spread our the prongs and ever since has ran great
 
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