25hp 1986 Mercury fuel pump?

SteigerDory

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Good morning,

I am going to look at a few engines this week and would apreciate your help.
The below discription was given to me:
IF I CONTINUED TO SQUEEZE THE PRIMER BULB ON THE FUEL LINE IT WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN, STOP SQUEEZING AND THE MOTOR WOULD RUN OUT OF GAS. I CALLED WEST MARINE IN FAIRHAVEN, MA. THEY HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REBUILD KIT [DIAPHRAGM] IN STOCK FOR $13.79 IT INSTALLS VIA 5 SCREWS AND COMES WITH A NEW COVER GASKET!****
besides the fuel pump, could these symptoms be a indication of a greater problem??
Thanks again for any insight/guidence!!!
Sean
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 25hp 1986 Mercury fuel pump?

Not necessarily. That is a classic symptom of a bad fuel pump. Be sure to at least do a compression check on any used motor you are considering.
 

SteigerDory

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Re: 25hp 1986 Mercury fuel pump?

THanks Bhile.. unfortunetly this engine sold befor I could go take a look at it..
 
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