Vst or not ? Yamaha 250 hp 1997 ox66 salt water series

[wellcraftv20step]

I ve been out a couple days this week fluke fishing I noticed that at the end of each drift when the engine is still warm I'm having trouble starting it again, I've actually had to advance the throttle/shifter to get her started then quickly put her in gear and goose it till I get moving. It starts and runs perfectly when cold, it runs perfectly when under way and at WOT it's just on warm starts.. I cleaned the o2 sencor at the beginning of this season and found it to be spotless, yesterday I pulled the water separator and emptied the contents into a glass to find no water or debris but still changed it anyway , I changed out the gas filter but it also seemed pretty clean. Still the same problem .I guess my next step is going to be the vst filter or should I be looking elsewhere ?

[phatdaddy]

Try re-priming ball before warm starts. Probably won't make any difference, but i try to look at easy first

[spareparts]

rebuild or replace the mechanical fuel pumps, you probably have a diaphragm leaking on one

[wellcraftv20step]

Thanks guys, I'll give the primer ball a try, but as per spare's recommendation I will change the fuel pumps

[steplift20]

Where were you fluking? I saw a steplift around keyport nj on Sunday with a Yamaha motor

[wellcraftv20step]

Step, unfortunately I no longer have a v20, I had to go a bit bigger in size. But keep that between us cause I'm afraid if the guys find out they mite not let me hang around here anymore

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

Step, unfortunately I no longer have a v20, I had to go a bit bigger in size. But keep that between us cause I'm afraid if the guys find out they mite not let me hang around here anymore

John, we already knew that because of some of your previous posts and your sig. We thought about impeachment proceedings and a trial for treason, but then figured that it was cheaper to just ignore your transgressions.

[wellcraftv20step]

Ok Sooooo ,your saying I can stay,,,, hehehe

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

Ok Sooooo ,your saying I can stay,,,, hehehe

Well, we put it to a vote. So far you're ahead by one, but we still need to hear from a couple members. (Hint: some free beer might help them make up their minds... Just send me several cases and I'll distribute it for you)

[wellcraftv20step]

Thanks Paul , I'll send them rite over.I knew I could count on you !!