What does the Air Compressor do on a Mercury Optimax?
The Optimax Air Compressor is the “secret” to the Optimax’s excellent performance. The Air Compressor builds about 80 PSI of air pressure in the fuel rails. This is balanced by an air pressure regulator to be 10 PSI less than the fuel pressure. Any drop in air pressure will dramatically reduce engine performance.
What does the Air Compressor do on an outboard motor?
The main marine air compressor stores pressurized air, so it can be released when the engines start.
How much does a 150 Optimax weight?
Mercury Optimax 150 HP Pro XS
| HP / kW | 150 / 110 |
|---|---|
| Gearcase ratio | 1.87:1 |
| Dry weight *Lightest model available | 431 lbs / 195 kg |
| Emissions Star Rating | 3 |
| Bore and stroke | 3.50 x 2.65″ / 89 x 67 mm |
Do you have to refill air compressors?
Every time you use your power tool, the tank’s pressure will drop as that compressed air goes through the hose to your tool. When the pressure in the tank drops too low, the compressor will kick back on, refilling the tank. You’ll also want to check the SCFM requirement, or how much airflow the tool needs.
Do air compressors run out of air?
A compressor tank doesn’t produce air. It only stores air. It is much more important to have a big enough pump and motor, because if you are producing as much air as you want to use, you’ll never run out of air, no matter how small the tank is.
Is OptiMax a four stroke?
Mercury sells 4-strokes from 4 hp to 275 hp (including its Verado line) and OptiMax direct injection 2-strokes from 75 hp to 225 hp.
What is the Optimax air compressor?
The Optimax Air Compressor is the “secret” to the Optimax’s excellent performance. The Air Compressor builds about 80 PSI of air pressure in the fuel rails. This is balanced by an air pressure regulator to be 10 PSI less than the fuel pressure. Any drop in air pressure will dramatically reduce engine performance. The Air Compressor is belt driven.
How does a DFI Optimax air compressor work?
» Home DFI Air Compressors The Optimax Air Compressor is the “secret” to the Optimax’s excellent performance. The Air Compressor builds about 80 PSI of air pressure in the fuel rails. This is balanced by an air pressure regulator to be 10 PSI less than the fuel pressure. Any drop in air pressure will dramatically reduce engine performance.
Is there a problem with the Optimax 150 DFI?
Cold Start Stalling Problem Older models of Optimax 150 DFI have an issue of cold start stalling. When you start the engine, there is no problem. Right after, the engine dies even when there are no fault codes. Some users have mentioned that trying to start the motor 10 times or more, it runs perfectly warm and doesn’t die.
Is the Mercury Optimax 150 any good?
There are mixed reviews and opinions about the Mercury Optimax 150. Some people are happy with its performance and some are not. You can see from the problems discussed above that it can be frustrating to face all those issues.