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Thanks Don

I found that knocking on the VST close to the internal fuel pump caused it to fire back up as it sputtered. Pulled tank apart and found more debris (ethanol Jelly) below the pump.....

I forgot to add that there was a significant amount of water in the fuel tank. New tank and new fuel. Thanks

Inherited a 2009 40 HP 4-stroke 3cyl (Serial-1C095997) outboard from a family member. Poor maintenance but low hours (157) on engine.
Problem 1- Will no start. Finding: Rusted/Bad fuel pump,...

Thanks. I will check them.

Thanks. I will check them.

Sorry. 225 Optimax DFI ( 0T665120) thanks

I have a 2003 Optimax that intermittently bogs down while trying to get it up on plane. It originally did this after I added fuel to the tank making me think it was a venting issue. I undid the cap...

I fixed the fuseable link myself and had a Merc mechanic diagnose a broken alarm/horn and run the computer diagnostic check for other issues. He noted that cylinder #6 was not working. The injector...

I have a 2003 Mercury Optimax 225 3.0/DFI and am having some electrical issues. Buddy of mine put the battery in backwards when I was not looking. I quickly rectified the issue and figured no damage...