Problems with Mercury Optimax 135 & 150s

[Shindig]

Has anyone had problems with their flywheel in their Mercury Optimax 135 or 150 - 2001,2002 models?<br /><br />Any info would be appreciated

 

[down_time_1]

Re: Problems with Mercury Optimax 135 & 150s

I have a 115 opti i baught new in march of this year. IT has taken a air line,water line, bolt missing,guage system,new water lines run to thermostats and others,all this from March to September of this year. No flyweel problems yet.If this helps in anyway let me know. paul

 

[twopars]

Re: Problems with Mercury Optimax 135 & 150s

Shindig, I have a 2002 Optimax 150 and have had it since last January. In that year I have had exactly ZERO problems with it. It runs smooth and strong and I have about 150 hours on the engine. The only complaint that I do have is that service is very expensive for the 100 hour service and that an experienced mechanic who is used to working on Optimax Engines is not easy to find. I love this engine but I would'nt buy another one for that reason. I hope that I don't run into all of those nightmare problems that I see posted here about Optimaxes. Good luck with yours!