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1998 Dauntless 18’
WhalenBradley	#1  Posted on 07/05/23 - 5:06 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/05/23	My 2005 135hp optimax will not idle. It run great, but if the rpm drops below 850 the motor will die. I have installed new plug and filters even have run mercury injector cleaner and still the same thing happens. Any thoughts?
Phil T	#2  Posted on 07/06/23 - 11:07 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	The carbs need to be adjusted. Idle set screw too. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
WhalenBradley	#3  Posted on 07/06/23 - 5:39 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/05/23	It is fuel injected.
Phil T	#4  Posted on 07/06/23 - 6:02 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Sorry, read it too fast. Confirm you have already done the following: Cleaned VST Cleaned MAP sensor Fuel and air pressure test Run the engine off a separate tank (to eliminate hoses and venting) Check fuel lift pump. Check tracker diaphragm Inspect the injectors Edited by Phil T on 07/06/23 - 6:06 PM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
WhalenBradley	#5  Posted on 07/06/23 - 7:23 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/05/23	Thank you there is several on your list I have not tried!!