1985 Mercury outboad 35 hp

Alpo

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Well i bought a new boat and while i was running across the lake, which is was running perfect, the motor just sputtered and died. After re pumping my bulb it started up only to do it again about 100 yards later. The only thing i did different was i put new gas in the tank after the first time i ran the boat and the gas had ethanol in it. Could this be my problem or does this sound more serious? I am planning on changing the gas and fuel filter before next use, but i was wondering if ya'll had any suggestions??????

Alpo!
 

Tyty

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Re: 1985 Mercury outboad 35 hp

Sounds almost exactly like a fuel pump problem you will probloly need to replace it. Its not very hard most likely you just have to buy a new pump an change them out you may be able to rebuild it for less with a kit?
 

Alpo

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Re: 1985 Mercury outboad 35 hp

aight thanks i'll give it a shot!!
 
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