Optimax Fuel & Air Pressure Gauge Set Alternative

[InjectorService]

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INJECTORSERVICE,

can you create a YouTube video on how to use this tool?





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I'll see what I can do when I get my hands on a motor. I want to get these gauges sorted first.

Blake

[Markus]

I assume you bought yourself an Opti?

I bought two.

[flabum1017]

I just use a couple tire pressure gauges

[XstreamVking]

I had an inboard before this Optiflop(your words), that was time consuming and expensive, this thing is easy and cheap to live with by comparison. Given the price of a new 4 stroke, I can continue to enjoy the Optiflop for quite some time before the cost is prohibitive. Even taking it to a shop for service is not horrible.

Get it right, it's an opti-pop. And I have 4 of them. Great motors....They were far from a flop...

[flabum1017]

I had an inboard before this Optiflop(your words), that was time consuming and expensive, this thing is easy and cheap to live with by comparison. Given the price of a new 4 stroke, I can continue to enjoy the Optiflop for quite some time before the cost is prohibitive. Even taking it to a shop for service is not horrible.

Well, as with all engines, how well you treat it is what your return will be. Yes, Opti's had a rough start, but so do many other new tech engines. Use good gas, the right oil, stay up on the service bulletins, service the injectors and keep the water out of the gas. Most important, don't run them at the limiters.

[altamate]

Well, as with all engines, how well you treat it is what your return will be. Yes, Opti's had a rough start, but so do many other new tech engines. Use good gas, the right oil, stay up on the service bulletins, service the injectors and keep the water out of the gas. Most important, don't run them at the limiters.

I'm not the one complaining, "Insane-o" is. I like mine and Merc. managed to sell quite a few of them so there will be a good source of parts for a while even as Merc stops suppling them.

[InjectorService]

Ok, so I finally got all my pricing back, except for the cost of having the manifold made. The price will be $300 USD to your door. (continental US and Canada), this does NOT include any import tax/duty that may be applied by our governments when crossing the boarder. Heres the plan:

1. 3 1/2" gauges
2. 5 foot hoses - Sound Good, or would you suggest a different length?
3. I can't find a Scrader valve made for push-to connect hose, so I will use regular hose with clamps.
4. I'm trying to still source some low profile Oietker style clamps in stock in the size I need, or would you be ok with the "regular" Oeitker Clamps?
5. Aluminum or HPDE? I'm going back and forth on this. I am starting to lean towards aluminum.

If you guys help me out on a few of these prefereance type items, Ill make the call on them and start ordering. Some parts are a few weeks out.

Blake

EDIT: As far as the hose clamp style goes, I could also use ferrules and a crimper if you guys would rather, but the crimper is $1000, and the dies are $200. If thats the consensus I will gladly go with that option, but if you deem it unnecessary then I won't at this point.

[altamate]

My vote,

5ft hoses, regular Oeitker clamps, aluminum block and a video on how to use it.

[InjectorService]

My vote,

5ft hoses, regular Oeitker clamps, aluminum block and a video on how to use it.

Thanks for the feedback. The video will cost you extra though! Haha!

Anyone else before I order all the parts? I'm thinking of doing a run of 20 to start.

Blake

[Davidlake]

My vote,

5ft hoses, regular Oeitker clamps, aluminum block and a video on how to use it.

I good with "altamate's" vote!

[InjectorService]

Just an update,
Still working on this. Everything is sorted out, but suppliers are being SUPER SLOW on getting back to me with availibility/final quotes. Ready to pull the trigger once they do. For those of you that are interested, thank you for your patience.

Blake