Hi Guys- I have a 97 150 Ficht (E150ILEUC / G04283431) that seems to be having a fuel restriction problem. When I get on the H2O it starts and runs fine, no warnings or stalling. Runs fine to the first couple spots then it will get up on plane fine, run for awhile and then slow down (not going into slow mode), sounding like its not getting gas and I get fuel restriction warning light/buzzer. Sometimes I can slow down idle and it will get going again. Other times it dies and I pump the bulb, hear gas going in, bulb gets firm and it goes fine, no more issues or warrnings that day. I can hear what I think is the fuel pump running when key is turned. One thing I noticed is that sometimes when I hear the problem coming on I trim it up and seems to pick up and run better. Here is what I have done so far and I am out of ideas. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
- New primer bulb (Evinrude brand)
- New fuel filter (Evinrude brand)
- Switched to XD 100 this year
- Replaced plugs 2x's- no fouls, indexed properly
- Ran engine tuner thru it
- Switched fuel tanks- happens w/ both.
- Checked fuel hose for kinks- nothing (new cabels this spring thought might have pinched hose)
- When running I am reaching typical speed 55-58mph & 5300 RPMs WOT- is that low for the RMPs? it has always topped out around there. (no jack plate)
- Water pressure and voltage is fine.

Thanks for anything you guys can suggest. Out of ideas and getting frustrated. So thought I would turn to those that know much more then I do.
- Steve.