Fred Bradley
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Got the mercury optimax 150 on my nitro Z-7. Completed the break in period according to specs. Noticed the motor is not using near the oil it used too, which i know is right. Started having trouble coming out of the hole with a partner and or full live well. Removed and exhaust vent plug from the 24 pitch tempest prop, which has helped considerable, however, it does seem to bog down for a brief second when i first hammer down, like its under load, once it does break plane and i trim accordingly after it runs like a banchee, and i mean runs great, but im noticing a very strong exhaust smell. The engine seems to idle smooth, and again seems a little boggish out of the hole but once she goes, she goes, no hesitation in turns or at high speed. A fellow at the dock said i may want to have a certified tech check for a coil breaking down or a fouled plug, my question is this: would it run as great as it does once it breaks plane if either of those were breaking down? My concern is the strong exhaust smell and the dogginess out of the hole. Hate to take it to the shop if this is normal. Thanks. Fred.