PLease help!!! 225 Optimax stops running!

[Gordon van Wijk]

Hello,

Just bought an Outrage 270 with 2 x 225XL OPT SWB Mercury Optimax from 2002.
When going out from port all is good at idle, but when i open trottle the starboard engine stops running. I can start it again... she runs fine in idle. but then again the same thing occurs...
This does not happen all the time..
Anyone any idea???

Thanks for your replies in advance!

Gordon ( South of France)

 

[herb boughn]

Re: PLease help!!! 225 Optimax stops running!

Check belt that runs alternator/air pump. Feeling your pain with Opti's. Thank Budda I only have one....they are NOTHING BUT TROUBLE....don't matter how old or how you cared for them.

 

[herb boughn]

Re: PLease help!!! 225 Optimax stops running!

Gordon. There is a 33 inch belt that runs off flywheel that runs alternator and air pump. You said your's would idle which the optimax will do with broken belt but will not put out any power or run above idle. Take engine outer cover off and then plastic cover over flywheel and insp for belt. Herb PS I got your message but couldn't get site to accept my answer. Good Luck