The Optimax Oil tanks are known to go bad. There is a float in the tank that has a magnet. The magnet comes loose and it will not register. Easy fix is change the tank.
This exact thing happened to my tourney partner. Tank float had a bad spot in it. Had to replace the entire tank because the float sensor is built in. He put a new one in and good to go.
Had the exact same happen to my 01 200. Ordered a new oem replacement and good to go. One thing is use Mercury zip ties to the lines. Not sure why but everyone recommends those for no leaks.
If the beeping still happened after you trimmed the motor down, then find the oil tank sensor and short to two wires together to see if the beeping stops. If so then you have a bad sensor. Or unhook the sensor and see if beeping stops. Mercury could have the sensor wired to be naturally open or closed.
I have seen those oil tanks be full and cause an alarm because the float inside has malfunctioned. The best fix for that is a new oil tank. Trying to repair the floats in the ones I’ve seen is not really worth the headache.
Make sure you check your compressor strainer. Take off the lower cowlings, it’s going to be on the port or starboard side. It will have a water hose going to it.
A heat gun used properly will bring back the colors of the ABS PLASTICS. Another option is to clean it with automotive lacquer thinner until sticky and repaint with automotive interior dash paint. Check will a reputable upholstery shop or body shop. You could just buy a new dash skin cover and be done. Thanks for sharing. On gages I prefer fluid filled marine gages. They don't vibrate when running. They cost more, but are worth it. 🍺🎣
Same problem magnet in the float bit it just get a new tank easy to change it'll get you all set run the motor after you change it loosen the cap till it starts to over flow and screw it tight
That alarm was because you had the motor trimmed up. Should go away when you have it down. Only worry about it if it keeps going off when you have the motor down.
I wouldn’t bother with a speedometer. They are never accurate on boats. The best way to gauge speed is to get a graph with gps at the council. Or with a phone app. But an old one will look bad with new ones. Just get a cheap one lol
I think that first alarm will go away if you trim it down from trailer positioning... a warning to put it in the drink/level it before hitting the key?
Good video. Tip for you is to make up some wire leads with small alligator clips on them. you can use those when trouble shooting. I have a couple of different lengths hanging on workbench when needed
It alarms when you first turn on the key to let you know that the system is working properly. If it alarms after you start the engine THEN you have a problem
There is a magnet at the bottom of the tank, whenever the oil gets really low then the magnet will get stuck and the alarm will go off. The easiest fix is just to replace the oil tanks
You didn’t purge the air in the engine tank when you filled it back up, did you? If not, it will beep when full. Or it’s the magnetic senator like everyone said. I’ve seen both.
From my understanding 4 beeps could also mean water in fuel or vst so you may need to drain the fuel out of the bowl on vst and change filters ok motor if it has some.
My 06 mercury had same beeps. On the oil tank inside where the motor is unscrew the top cap and let air out then put cap back on. Should fix your issue
Very interested learning how you diagnose the gauges and get them working. Did you pull all the gauges from bass cat and move to stratos? Did you try to crank over the motor to see if tach read rpm’s? My tach pegs out with power but no readings - 1995 Mariner 40hp.
I 2nd this. Depending how bad it is you might could skip the heavy cutting compound and go medium but, obviously wash it, clay bar, then 3m cutting compound followed by polish then their wax.
The correct theology is like these other people are saying in replacing the float sensor or pump. My theory has been remove it, bypass it, and run the gas with the oil in it 😂. But that’s not always correct theology and I’ve done this on older motors not a newer one such as that one
The Optimax Oil tanks are known to go bad. There is a float in the tank that has a magnet. The magnet comes loose and it will not register. Easy fix is change the tank.
This exact thing happened to my tourney partner. Tank float had a bad spot in it. Had to replace the entire tank because the float sensor is built in. He put a new one in and good to go.
Had the exact same happen to my 01 200. Ordered a new oem replacement and good to go. One thing is use Mercury zip ties to the lines. Not sure why but everyone recommends those for no leaks.
If the beeping still happened after you trimmed the motor down, then find the oil tank sensor and short to two wires together to see if the beeping stops. If so then you have a bad sensor. Or unhook the sensor and see if beeping stops. Mercury could have the sensor wired to be naturally open or closed.
I have seen those oil tanks be full and cause an alarm because the float inside has malfunctioned.
The best fix for that is a new oil tank.
Trying to repair the floats in the ones I’ve seen is not really worth the headache.
Make sure you check your compressor strainer. Take off the lower cowlings, it’s going to be on the port or starboard side. It will have a water hose going to it.
I have a 05 optimax had the same thing and it was the float in the oil tank.I bought a new one of Amazon for 85 bucks and works great.
Keep trucking away dude. Your patience and mechanical intuition are spot on. Each video I learn something new too
A heat gun used properly will bring back the colors of the ABS PLASTICS. Another option is to clean it with automotive lacquer thinner until sticky and repaint with automotive interior dash paint. Check will a reputable upholstery shop or body shop. You could just buy a new dash skin cover and be done. Thanks for sharing.
On gages I prefer fluid filled marine gages. They don't vibrate when running. They cost more, but are worth it. 🍺🎣
Yessir about time for the next video been following since the basscat rebuild started
Same problem magnet in the float bit it just get a new tank easy to change it'll get you all set run the motor after you change it loosen the cap till it starts to over flow and screw it tight
That alarm was because you had the motor trimmed up. Should go away when you have it down. Only worry about it if it keeps going off when you have the motor down.
A way to kind of restore the panel on the dash is to wrap it in vinyl I did mine in carbon fiber and love it
I wouldn’t bother with a speedometer. They are never accurate on boats. The best way to gauge speed is to get a graph with gps at the council. Or with a phone app. But an old one will look bad with new ones. Just get a cheap one lol
I think that first alarm will go away if you trim it down from trailer positioning... a warning to put it in the drink/level it before hitting the key?
AMMO FRAME PRO TRIM COAT for the faded dash. It's a ceramic coating meant for trim and plastics.
You had the boatmotor tipped on the side, sensor might not submurged enough then..
The first thing I would have done, was to check if there was positive and negative power getting to the guages.
Good video. Tip for you is to make up some wire leads with small alligator clips on them. you can use those when trouble shooting. I have a couple of different lengths hanging on workbench when needed
I had a pair that I used all the time, and then my cousin put them on the wrong side of a battery and melted them🤣 need to replace them
I have the mercury smartcraft gauge with my optimax. I’ve never had an issue with it. Keep up the great videos. 🤘
Great job on the videos, I enjoy them here in Northwest Ohio. Keep them coming !
It alarms when you first turn on the key to let you know that the system is working properly. If it alarms after you start the engine THEN you have a problem
Man I wish I had your patience.
It may have been because you had the motor raised up. Tilting forward? Maybe
Maybe the motor being tilted
New video, made my day, keep up the good work 🤛
Thanks bro! 👊🏻
Hey TightlineTV ! So, we sent our latest product to you , but we haven't heard from you since then
There is a magnet at the bottom of the tank, whenever the oil gets really low then the magnet will get stuck and the alarm will go off. The easiest fix is just to replace the oil tanks
You didn’t purge the air in the engine tank when you filled it back up, did you?
If not, it will beep when full.
Or it’s the magnetic senator like everyone said.
I’ve seen both.
From my understanding 4 beeps could also mean water in fuel or vst so you may need to drain the fuel out of the bowl on vst and change filters ok motor if it has some.
My 06 mercury had same beeps. On the oil tank inside where the motor is unscrew the top cap and let air out then put cap back on. Should fix your issue
Or the magnet disintegrated that the float passes through. I just unplugged my wire, check oil every couple trips anyways
Sometimes tachs get stuck. If you drill a small hole and put a piece of wire and move the tach around it’ll come back.
It’s coming along
Very interested learning how you diagnose the gauges and get them working.
Did you pull all the gauges from bass cat and move to stratos? Did you try to crank over the motor to see if tach read rpm’s? My tach pegs out with power but no readings - 1995 Mariner 40hp.
And people wonder why it's so expensive to work on boats!
I thought you had way more subs then you actually have, you deserve way more then what you have too
Thankful for the subs I do have! 🙏🏻
The link to the battery charger is actually linking to the jump start pack.
Fixed. My bad!
Is it because the motor was trimmed ?
Best serious ever
Just repaint the dash with plasticoat paint 👍
Float sensor for the oil reservoir may be bad.
I like the content brother keep up the work !!!
Appreciate it brother!
Keep your motor trimmed down while not in town and it will stop the alarm.
I think the best boat restorer is 3m fiberglass gelcoat restorer
I 2nd this. Depending how bad it is you might could skip the heavy cutting compound and go medium but, obviously wash it, clay bar, then 3m cutting compound followed by polish then their wax.
Beeping is 100% oil tank. Apparently it’s an optimax thing
Definitely the oil tank for four beeps. As far as plastic restoration…WD40
Oh an optimal? 4 beeps means it’s blown up
Kill switch?
Decals are sic
Volt Meter ????
I get anxiety when I see optimax 😅
Can you reply us as soon as possible ?
Could have done a complete hour. Oh wait....Gen "Z".....sleep on it for a week.
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I like it @@TightlineTV
Nice graphics but your flag is in retreat. These colors don't run.
The correct theology is like these other people are saying in replacing the float sensor or pump. My theory has been remove it, bypass it, and run the gas with the oil in it 😂. But that’s not always correct theology and I’ve done this on older motors not a newer one such as that one
Second here was first last time lol
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Every thumbnail is you holding your head like it's the end of the world... Change it up.