84 mercury 80hp new owner

wolfman69181

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Jun 6, 2003
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I am a frequent boat owner, and i don't know what is wrong with my motor? First thing it runs fine at idle, it dosn't miss. When i push it full throtle it seems to die down but then it would pick up. For an 80hp i thouht it would be quiker than it is. May be it is the gas i'm putting in it? i dont know. I hope you guys can help me. :confused:
 

jim dozier

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Re: 84 mercury 80hp new owner

Get a manual.<br /><br />Sounds like it is starving for gas.<br /><br />Check simple things first. <br />Is the tank vented properly?<br />Are the fuel filters dirty and blocked?<br />Are there any air leaks, cracked fuel lines, leaking connectors at the tank or engine?<br /><br />Does pumping the fuel bulb when it acts up help? If so you need to rebuild the fuel pump.<br /><br />Does choking the engine when it act up help? If so and you have already verified that none of the above apply, you probably need to remove the carbs and rebuild/clean them.
 
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