With regards to Jose's 3208 idle/uneven RPM problem, which I agree is probably air entry from the supply system, I thought I'd mention a tool I've used for years to diagnose "air-in-fuel" problems. The product is a sight-glass incorporated into a brass fitting, (normally AN) that is attached at the inlet of the transfer pump. (You don't want any fittings after this, as they could be the problem child.) As one of the members pointed out, it is very easy to observe if any air is entering the "negative pressure" side of the system. This tool is inexpensive and is of a quality that can be permanently installed on the engine. This, along with the vacuum gage mounted down-line of you fuel filters, can make fuel system diagnosis underway much easier. These sight gages are available from many diesel supply/tool companies. I got mine from Caterpillar, because I was working there at the time, but Cummins, Snap-On, hydraulic supply houses, and many others have them available. I think they should be standard equipment on any new installation. Having a valve installed, prior to the return line check valve, that allows for diversion of the return fuel into a container via a clear line can also be of great help. BTW, another sight gage could also be installed in the return line. This setup allows for easy observation of the fuel delivery/return system while underway and during loaded conditions without any tools or disruption of the components. IMHO, Anything that can help diagnose a component problem, has no moving parts, dosen't require power, can be used underway and is inexpensive I think is a reasonable addition to the system. I don't believe your pump/s need rebuilt Jose. The main down fall of Cat's sleeve metering system was the ingression of water. If you let water get into that pump, as well as any of the Stanadyne/CAV pumps, it will kill it. These pumps, as well as some others, use the fuel passing through the "pressurized" housing to lubricate the mechanical parts of the pump. Unfortunately, the water settles to the bottom of the pump and "STAYS". The Cat sleeve-metering system is worse than the rotary pumps as it has a large area, basiclly a sump, that can't really be drained. Any water ingression tends to be cumulative and can build up till it finally gets to the camshaft lobes/journals (the lowest part of the system) and kills it. Fuel additives attempt to bind with the water, on a molecular level, and pass it through the system, but this can only remove very small amounts of moisture and I don't think these additives are present in marine fuel either at all, or in quantities that will help much. Again IMHO, If I bought a used 3208 engine, I would get a new top cover gasket and remove the fuel housing top cover and inspect for the presence of water/foreign material. It's an easy operation and only requires making sure you line up the governor control links when you reinstall the cover. Refer to service manual. Hope this wasn't to long a post, BTW, it's good to be back in the States where I can do this, as well as many other things. John Stone & Susan Demesquita Aboard MY "Mariah" Gwynn's Island Trawler,62