I have a 1997 1100 STX. It starts and runs perfectly but smokes badly at idle and when first started cold. You would think it would foul plugs but it doesn't. It's embarrasing when idling through the no wake zone and I am concerned about getting stopped by lake patrol.
I have diassembled the oil pump and it looks ok. All parts are moving freely and shows no sign of wear. I have tried different brand 2-stroke injection oils and no change.
Some have suggested eliminating the pump and go to pre-mix. Not my first choice. If I do go that route, wouldn't I need to remove the pump and put a plate over the hole? And if so where do you get a plate?
Maybe I a new pump would fix my probelm, but I would like to be sure.
Thanks,
John
I have diassembled the oil pump and it looks ok. All parts are moving freely and shows no sign of wear. I have tried different brand 2-stroke injection oils and no change.
Some have suggested eliminating the pump and go to pre-mix. Not my first choice. If I do go that route, wouldn't I need to remove the pump and put a plate over the hole? And if so where do you get a plate?
Maybe I a new pump would fix my probelm, but I would like to be sure.
Thanks,
John
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