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I have a pair of 99' Optimax 200's that are experiencing a fuel starvation problem that is yet to be thoroughly diagnosed. Either engine (usually starboard) will become fuel starved (as evidenced by loss of power and a compressed primer bulb) but the problem is immediately relieved by switching fuel tanks. Doesn't matter which tank is selected; it has happened on both motors (but only one at a time), it has happened when both motors are on the same but either tank and it has happened when the motors are on separate tanks. I have replaced the fuel lines from the motors to the primer bulb and then to the Racors and finally to the fuel cut-off/selector switches. The mechanic at Short's Marina is now thinking it could be the fuel pick-ups in the tanks but I indicated the tanks had been thoroughly cleaned just 2 seasons ago. Anyone experience this type of problem and identify the fix?