Check out www.clubplug.net. Couldn't find the plugs I was looking for
locally. This company's prices were cheaper and delivery was prompt. Free
shipping on orders over $69. I'd switch the plugs on the Opti's to test
whether the poor idle is coming from the plugs.

Ken Tanaka
Pearl City, HI

"Jim Martin" wrote in message
om...
Not trying to rehash old stuff or start an argument but I am new to
the outboard motor game. My ski club currently has a hydrodyne with
twin 150 Optimax's (2001) and a single rig with a 225 efi (2000). At
a recent meeting the question of spark plugs came up as one of the
opti's is running poorly (idle). Someone suggested changing the plugs
in all 3 motors. Is spark plug changing a matter of routine
maintenace or is it more of an "at failure" issue. I ask because all
of my experience as been with newer inboard motors which rarely ever
need plug changes. We have no local dealer for support and at $20 a
plug we could use some advice.
Thanks
Jim