I bought a Lund boat with a 1985 DT 140 Suzuki outboard motor and found out a couple of years ago that it had a blown gasket and scoured piston and the mechanic that fixed it said that it wasn't that bad and that the motor woudl run for a couple of years and then I should be thinking about doing something like getting a different motor or overhauling this one. I just don't know if it is worth putting $3000 into this motor or to trade it in on a newer one. I have put some money into this motor and it doesn't run too bad , but it never did start very good. The carbs have been rebuilt , but still think there is a problem with the fuel getting to the motor and that is not the motors fault. Was worndering if an electric fuel pump set really low pressure would be the cure or if is a problem in the tank. In any case; I still have the problem with a motor that needs an overhaul. Do I fix it or junk it and buy a different one. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. Bugle Boy