{"product_id":"mercury-optimax-fuel-boost-pump-888733t02","title":"Mercury – Fuel Boost Pump Kit | DFI \/ DTS 3.0L Series | Marine-Grade Fuel Delivery | 888733T02","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Fuel Boost Pump Kit | DFI \/ DTS 3.0L Series | Marine-Grade Fuel Delivery | 888733T02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e There’s a certain comfort in hearing your outboard settle into a strong, steady idle — that low, confident hum that tells you everything beneath the cowling is working the way it should. When you’re running a high-output two-stroke, especially one that’s spent its fair share of mornings chasing bait lines or powering through open chop, you depend on clean, consistent fuel delivery. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 888733T02 Fuel Boost Pump Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e is one of those quiet heroes in the system. You may never see it once \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, but you’ll absolutely feel the difference in how quickly your engine comes to life and how smoothly it responds when you lean into the throttle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for 200–225 horsepower Mercury two-stroke DFI and DTS 3.0L outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProvides stable fuel pressure for crisp acceleration and smooth running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReliable construction built for intense marine vibration and temperature swings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMeets Mercury Marine OEM standards for correct fit and precise fuel delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInstalls easily using common shop tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor Mercury 200–225 horsepower two-stroke DFI outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with DTS 3.0L models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on bay boats, bass boats, offshore center consoles, pontoons, and multi-species rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for boaters who demand consistent holeshot power and stable mid-range throttle response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When a fuel boost pump starts to weaken, your engine tells you — hesitation under acceleration, inconsistent idle, or that frustrating feeling of power slipping in and out when you’re trying to make clean runs. Installing the 888733T02 brings everything back into balance. Fuel pressure stabilizes. Throttle response tightens. The whole engine feels more willing, more awake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll notice smoother cold starts, cleaner transitions between idle and mid-range power, and a steadier tone under load. That’s because the pump is doing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e what \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to do: keep fuel moving at the pressure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyour outboard was built around\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. Whether you’re trimming up and running across the flats or throttling down to slide into a marina slip, the difference is clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebuilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esurvive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the harshest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eparts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e of boating life — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e constant vibration, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e summer heat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e sudden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebursts of throttle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e long days idling through no-wake zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Every component \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to resist corrosion, fatigue, and pressure loss over time. Installation is straightforward, and once it’s in, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to deliver consistent performance season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Fuel systems are not the place for guesswork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e ensures the pump meets the exact flow and pressure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003especs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your two-stroke \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eneeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAftermarket versions may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e similar, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall deviations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e in pressure output or internal construction can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elead to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e hard starts, detonation issues, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elong-term\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engine wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWith OEM, everything fits right, works right, and lasts longer. It’s the advice any experienced boater would give their buddy at the dock — stick with the real thing, and you’ll avoid countless headaches later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the Fuel Boost Pump Kit 888733T02 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Mercury 200–225 horsepower two-stroke DFI and DTS 3.0L outboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this pump better than aftermarket options?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e OEM precision. Mercury engineers it for exact pressure output, vibration resistance, and long-term reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know if this is the correct replacement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your engine’s model and verify it falls within the 200–225 horsepower DFI or DTS 3.0L families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can it be used in saltwater and freshwater applications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ey. The components \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for marine corrosion resistance in both environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. Most boat owners with basic mechanical experience can install it with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935590469923,"sku":"888733T02","price":461.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/888733T02_Main.jpg?v=1760631305","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-optimax-fuel-boost-pump-888733t02","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}