90 Merc Optimax Quit on Me -----Again.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:23 am
Long story short--motor quit on me again yesterday-3rd time in 3 yrs-2nd time in 2 months.
Quality Marine on L Livingston Tx is saying it is ethanol related. FYI I have been running Startron since my first breakdown in 2011. Bought rig in early 2010.
Last time it quit in August of this yr they said it was an O-ring in the fuel pump system..First time it quit-replaced gas hose, filter etc.
Yesterday was only the 2nd time I ran it since I got back from vacation on Sept 18.
But I run the motor at least once a week in my boat stall-Quality is saying the gas sitting in the fuel pump is eating up all the rubber.
Is anyone else having these problems and any have any helpful suggestions on how I can not be afraid to get in the boat again? Other than smartalec remarks about Mercury . I have owned 9 and this is the first one that has laid down on me. Cant believe I'm the only one being stranded.
btw-no diagnosis on the 3rd breakdown yet.
I guess I wonder if anyone else is having ethanol related breakdowns. Beginning to think I have a lemon--btw I have the 5 yr warranty.
Quality Marine on L Livingston Tx is saying it is ethanol related. FYI I have been running Startron since my first breakdown in 2011. Bought rig in early 2010.
Last time it quit in August of this yr they said it was an O-ring in the fuel pump system..First time it quit-replaced gas hose, filter etc.
Yesterday was only the 2nd time I ran it since I got back from vacation on Sept 18.
But I run the motor at least once a week in my boat stall-Quality is saying the gas sitting in the fuel pump is eating up all the rubber.
Is anyone else having these problems and any have any helpful suggestions on how I can not be afraid to get in the boat again? Other than smartalec remarks about Mercury . I have owned 9 and this is the first one that has laid down on me. Cant believe I'm the only one being stranded.
btw-no diagnosis on the 3rd breakdown yet.
I guess I wonder if anyone else is having ethanol related breakdowns. Beginning to think I have a lemon--btw I have the 5 yr warranty.