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OHlunge

Posted 11/30/2004 11:59 PM (#126615)
Subject: motor alarm on 200 Opti

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I just made a major upgrade this summer from my old 30hp Johnson to an '04 200hp Optimax on my new rig. This fall I've had the engine alarm go off a few times at slow/idling speeds, usually while trimmed up a good bit near shallow water. Motor continues to spit water throughout. Still learning the ropes of a big motor but I'm guessing that I'm not getting enough water into the engine while trimmed up at low speed as trimming down seems to correct it. Does this sound right and is this normal for a larger motor or could I have a bad water pump? Would appreciate any feedback from those with more experience!