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    DF 140A fuel issue - hard to start. Hi Pressure filter

    I've had a problem with restarting my 2017 Suzuki DF140A after it ran great for several minutes. I replaced fuel/water seperator filter, external fuel filter, both low and high pressure fuel pumps, fuel lines, primer bulb, and fuel tank check valve. But today I finally found the problem and...
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    2014 Mercury Optimax 115 2 stroke rebuild

    My son-in-law bought it new in 2015, but bass pro put a new oiler tank on it under warranty, the old one started leaking. My guess is the tie wraps were used at that point. My only concern is this would have affected all the cylinders, so I'll be sure to keep this in mind during reassembly. I...
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    2014 Mercury Optimax 115 2 stroke rebuild

    I sure will! I will be sure to check all the oiler ports, especially #2 cylinder and verify oil pump is operating properly. I did find this kink in the line between the oil tank to the oil pump (see photo). I have to assume this restriction was not letting enough oil thru at high rpms. At least...
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    2014 Mercury Optimax 115 2 stroke rebuild

    Disassembled a 2014 Optimax Pro XS 115 and found the #2 piston was smoked, rings were seized on the piston. Pistons 1 & 3 were perfect, still could see cross-hatching on the cylinder walls. Any advise on rebuilding this engine? #2 cylinder sleeve has some scratches but nothing too extreme. I'll...
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