It's me again! Honest, this motor is in great shape, just a little old (1988). This problem was here before I replaced the water pump impeller. I thought it might be an overheat problem that I had but know better now.<br /> It runs out of gas in about 30 seconds after reaching plane. Have to stop and primer it again. No problem running on medium speed. The gas tank is a built in. The auto oiler has been bypassed and am running 50/1 per manual. I can't locate a gas filter near the tank. Do they usually have one on/in the tank?<br /> How about on the motor. Is the filter a 2-3 inch device inline before the pump?<br /> Is there a possibility that my having disabled the VRO caused a problem with the pump. I have kept a golf tee in the oil input to the motor. Just checked and it's still there.<br /> Thanks again in advance for advice,<br />Jerry