Wasn't there a problem with some Optimaxes getting stuck in the "break
in" setting for the oil pump?

I recall a fair amount of complaining about oil consumption of Optimaxes
a few years ago.

del cecchi

"Clams Canino" wrote in message
hlink.net...

Yes, I think it's burning too much oil. I'd expect 2 per 100 - or
less.

NO you don't wanna screw with it. A 225 Opti is *far* too expensive a
motor
to repair to risk "fiddling" with such a critical system as the oil
injection.

That's one problem to take to a competant mechanic and have checked
out.

Change your own plugs, do your own waterpump and lower unit lube, but
don't
go sticking the "golden screwdriver" into an Opti.

-W

"Jon.boston" wrote in message
om...
The boat I just bought has a Merc 2000, optimax 225 engine, it seems
to burn too much oil. It seems to use about 3 gallons of oil for
every 80 gallons of gas.. Is there an adjustment or some likely
thing to check.

Thanks,
Jon