1982 mercury outboard 80 hp thunderbolt

bigben

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I have replaced all fuel lines from check valve on gas tank, ball, fuel filter, replaced fuel pump gasket and fuel line from fuel pump to carburator. Still have same problem. Runs okay for a few minutes - then dies. After that, can only partially give throttle before killing engine. Not sure what this problem is. This only happens when the boat is in the water. Please help!
 

Trent

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Re: 1982 mercury outboard 80 hp thunderbolt

Try pumping the bulb when running..Does it stay runnning then? Is the tank venting correctly?
 

bigben

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Re: 1982 mercury outboard 80 hp thunderbolt

Yes it seems to run when you pump the ball if you keep pumping it but sometimes it wont. Not sure on the vent but it vents out the side of the boat.If vent is clogged would it cause this problem? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
 
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