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2003 225 Di. E225fpxstm I had to pump the fuel bulb to get her started. Once started idled fine. Left the marina and had to return to the dock a few minutes later due to weather. Never exceeded 2000 rpm’s. Close to the dock the motor stalled and had to pump the fuel bulb to restart. Once docked...

Re: 2003 Ficht 225 DI issue Resolved Resolved. Turned out to be the TPS after all. Tested it with an ohm meter and it failed miserably. Readings all over the place. Coupled with the symptoms and the diagnostic readings and ruling everything else out I decided to replace it and also cleaned out...

Thank you for the reply. Yes I am waiting to receive the diagnostic software and cable so I can look at the fault codes. I don’t have a factory manual and the one I do have is marginal at best. Will also do a pressure test on the high pressure side and check the low pressure side lift pump to...

So I’m still waiting for the software to arrive. Can anyone tell me how to diagnose either a bad low pressure lift pump or the high side fuel pump vst? Model E225fpxstm. Thanks

Hello all. Recently put my 89 Grady with the 225 Ficht motor in the water. First time out it ran strong with out any noticeable issues. Next time out engine fired immediately, idled around 600 rpms, and ran for about an hour or so at various rpms with no issues. Upon returning to dock entered...

Just a quick thanks for the help. Adjusted the shift rod to the correct height and problems solved. Running well.

I didn’t really inspect the shaft seal when I replaced the water pump. It’s not in the slip yet and I have the time and the facility to do it so I figure no harm no foul by taking a second look. Pretty new to boat engine repair. Thanks for the input. Trying to sponge in all the info/advice I can...

Once again thank you for the responses. Dropping the lower unit sometime this week. Will check the shift shaft seal and also the shaft height. May have inadvertently changed the height when replacing the water pump. Thanks again all.

Thanks for the response. I’m not sure what you mean by contraption that activates the switch. Also seeing a check engine warning. Would my issue also cause a check engine alarm. ?

Hello all. I currently bought a 89 seafarer22 with a 2003 evinrude ficht 225 direct injection. The boat hasn’t been ran in over 2 years. Replace all wiring, gauges, etc. changed all filters, spark plugs and emptied the fuel tank of about 80 gallons of gas. Changed the water pump. Had a hard time...