"I'm looking at a used 200
"I'm looking at a used 2007 40hp TLDI but reluctant to proceed as the early model 50 hp TLDI I owned a few years ago left me stranded several times.
1. Has the water cooling for the air pump in the 2007 40hp TLDI been redesigned? Background: In the early model TLDI the air pump was cooled by the same water that "pees" out of the cowling. Saltwater plugged mine(common problem on many engines)which in turn blocked the cooling water to the air pump causing it to seize. The factory rep told me they were changing the design on the higher hp engines but not the 50.
2. I know the older carbureted 2 strokes are bullet proof but with complexity of the TLDI, shop labor over $100/hr, and eye watering parts cost I'm looking for a super durable engine that will require minimal shop visits. Is the TLDI a good choice at this point?"
"I'm looking at a used 2007 40hp TLDI but reluctant to proceed as the early model 50 hp TLDI I owned a few years ago left me stranded several times.
1. Has the water cooling for the air pump in the 2007 40hp TLDI been redesigned? Background: In the early model TLDI the air pump was cooled by the same water that "pees" out of the cowling. Saltwater plugged mine(common problem on many engines)which in turn blocked the cooling water to the air pump causing it to seize. The factory rep told me they were changing the design on the higher hp engines but not the 50.
2. I know the older carbureted 2 strokes are bullet proof but with complexity of the TLDI, shop labor over $100/hr, and eye watering parts cost I'm looking for a super durable engine that will require minimal shop visits. Is the TLDI a good choice at this point?"