SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I went to put the VST back on, I carefully inspected each of the fuel lines and on the one going from the low pressure fuel pump to the VST, I could see that a small part of the inner lining had degraded and was hanging down like a little flap. I pulled that out of...
I asked him that too. I was concerned that perhaps the inside of the gas line coming from the low pressure pump could be degrading or something but he didn't seem to be concerned about that. If it runs ok the rest of the season and next, I'll be very happy. If it starts with the same symptoms...
I think we may have the answer! I took the VST to the tech this morning and he called back right before 5:00. He said he opened the tank and saw that everything looked ok, that I'd put the new high pressure pump in correctly and cleaned the screens and the needle and float seemed to be...
I appreciate your understanding and saying that there are no stupid questions. I LOVE learning new things and the only hindrance I've had is people who took one look at a 5'3" female and said "nah, I'm not wasting my time with her". In addition to working on this outboard issue, I just rebuilt...
Thanks for the advice regarding on-the-water testing. I thought to be truly "under load", it had to be moving through the water as that adds some resistance and would be more of a taxing test on an engine rather than just using a test tank. It's currently tied up at a slip at the lake, and...
Thank you again, for your thorough replay and fast response. I called the tech today and he was very open to answering all of my questions, to the best of his memory since it's been a few months since I first took it to him. He couldn't recall exactly what his scan tool said the first time he...
Hello again! I'll try to answer everything as best as I can (and I'll have to get back to you on a few things).
As for The Basics: I took care of most of those myself and the tech double checked when he got my boat the first time (of three times). I am the one who has been "throwing parts" at...
I just got back from the lake and checked the boat for the start-up beep. It DOES beep briefly when started. I know you said that was important so I wanted to share that with you ASAP. It starts easily and runs smoothly in neutral and low speeds. I also checked to see the brand of low pressure...
Thank you again for your help with this! I will try to answer each of your questions as asked:
I feel like the marine mechanic is a "good guy"; he doesn't push me on repairs or parts and he has a ton of MUCH higher value boats on his lot to work on, rather known to be the guy who is the last...
Yes it starts easily and runs beautifully but I don't think it made the usual beep at start up. Can't be 100% that it didn't beep, my husband isn't sure either so I'd have to start it again to see. Pumping the bulb did seem to help (it would help it level out and behave a little further then...
Thank you. I will have to go to the boat, which is currently at my dock at the lake to get the model/serial number and all for you/him. I can maybe do that tomorrow. I had taken pictures of it when I was working through all the issues myself but I deleted them from my phone and they've since...
