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Yikes! I'll keep that in mind.
Thanks

Thanks........
This is my second air injection compressor I've replaced and I've never had to clean the rail and injectors as only the roller bearing in the connecting rod failed.
The piston...

Don and Rhonda - Thanks for your expert advice and getting the backordered compressor and all related parts in a more than timely manner. :smile:

The outboard runs great! I'm wondering if...

Replacing a bad air injection compressor with disintegrated connecting rod roller bearings and need to know how to clean out the oiling system from possible metal contaminants.

I'm also planning...

Thanks Don! For the quick response.

Purchased the new OEM ignition switch #8-88107A5 with 6 lead wires and instructions call for splicing existing wires however there is an extra existing red/purple strip wire left over.
Wondering...

Being in a hurry, purchased the 4 gauge tinned cables from West Marine at $3.39 per ft., connectors and heatshrink tubing.

Thanks again!

Removed the main cowling and appears both positive and negative cables can be accessed and changed without removing the side cowlings.

Wil be replacing both as saltwater is harsh on any...

Boat:
2000 21' Champion Bay

What gauge is the engine ground cable to battery and where can I buy marine grade cable in bulk so I can tailor length?
Can you replace the cable without removing the starboard side cowling?

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Just viewed "2014 Pro XS 200 oil pump replacement" Post, great read! I will try to find a local Merc shop to prime the pump, check engine and also get total hours as I don't have a Smart gauge. ...

The new oil pump plus parts arrived quickly thanks to EUROPEAN MARINE, now ready to install however its been 3 years since I did it last and can't remember how to prime after replacing it. ...

The oil pump was replaced 3 - 4 years ago therefore its frustrating to shell out another $500 which instead could've been spent on fishing gear. Ha

OK..... I'll be replacing the pump due to overwhelming reasoning. Just wish they would make better quality parts. Thanks so much.

Redngoo: Thanks for the great info and sounds like the leak could get worse if indeed its a crack on the barrel. Before reading your post I removed the pressed steel cover, cleaned all surfaces...

I believe you're referring to earlier model Optimaxs were you can change out a large O-Ring however haven't seen any fixes on the later oil pump #857149T. After only 3 years, I'm hard pressed to...

Is there a way to repair a 3 year old leaking oil pump? I checked online and only found Boat Doc who says they can fix but doesn't say how to do it.

So far, I removed metal cover with the 3...