75 hp mariner runs fine, but if it dies it won't restart

[cureocity1]

My 75 hp mariner outboard runs 100%. I can turn it off and restart it all day long, but it it dies accidentally it will not restart no matter what I try. I get towed in but the next day it starts like a champ. Not a mechanic by any means but would appreciate some advice about what possible problem might be...thanks.

 

[NYBo]

Re: 75 hp mariner runs fine, but if it dies it won't restart

Welcome to iboats!:welcome:

It may be "accidentally dying" due to an intermittent problem with fuel flow. Next time it happens, check the primer bulb. Is it flattened?

 

[cureocity1]

Re: 75 hp mariner runs fine, but if it dies it won't restart

Welcome to iboats!:welcome:

It may be "accidentally dying" due to an intermittent problem with fuel flow. Next time it happens, check the primer bulb. Is it flattened?

Thanks...the motor kills in a variety of situations. Today it was trimming the motor up and the other day it was a slight hesitation getting from neutral to forward. Today he bulb did seem to be flattened. I tried to pump it to restart and I noticed it was dripping a small amount of gas so I plan to replace it. Could the fuel line be the problem?

 

[roscoe]

Re: 75 hp mariner runs fine, but if it dies it won't restart

Fuel line or primer bulb, or the fuel pickup tube in the tank is plugged.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: 75 hp mariner runs fine, but if it dies it won't restart

When it does this check the spark at plugs as you could have a electrical problem like stator failing....