97 Pro V 150 piston toast

[MJFishing]

While you check that carb, check the pump that feeds it. Make sure it's getting fuel and it's not pumping weak. IIRC you have two pumps on that model.

There's a very nice, very well made book on teardowns on these motors on Amazon if you need a guide. Handsome author too.
https://www.amazon.com/rebuilt-Outbo...dp/1537240935/

Handsome author huh? Lol.. I have a manual. I replaced both fuel pumps a year ago. I would hope they would last longer than that. One thing I don't have is a fuel water separator. Boat sits in my garage though so wouldn't think one is needed but maybe I'll add one anyway just for more insurance

[CJ1]

Oh, and as Mike said check timing. We are not.trying to be a pain, just trying to keep you from the pain of piston failure again! Cj