Problem after motor being stopped for a while

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I have a 2001 Merc 2 stroke. Always starts 1st or 2nd pull after normal cold start prime routine. runs just fine, and runs full throttle like it should.

i can stop and start it, fine, but if I wait 10 to 15 min, it will bog down on acceleration, but will run at idle the way it's supposed to.

Bulb seems to not be as firm as when I pump it to 1st start it, but firimg it up does not make it accelerate normally.

the only way to rid this acceleration problem, is to pull the primer button out a few times, while trying to accelerate, it catches, and will power up normally.

Again, if I start it within 4-5 min, there is no problem, only if i fish for a bit and then start it.

does this sound like a weak fuel pump problem?? or an air leak??

I'm baffled

any thoughts appreciated

 

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Re: Problem after motor being stopped for a while

OK, well today I had more fuel feed problems, and the new Atwood hose ends are the source. On both tanks the motor started losing power/fuel at 3/4 speed, and would stop. One fitting had the O ring bulging out ahead of the steel ball, and was distorted, the other tank's fitting was bulged and cracked, causing it to leak when squeezing the bulb.

On one tanks, I could nurse it by squeezing, then it stopped, and the tranlusent filter bowl under the hood only 1/4 full.

came home on my little 3.3hp kicker.

I popped the O rings out at home and they aren't round in cross section, they are more D shaped.

I had a 3rd new Atwood connecter at home and it ran fine after i put that one on.

I guess the Atwoods aren't as good quality as OEM Merc fittings.

Anyway, since i was in the mood I pulled the carb, checked the bowl for crud, and found it clean as a whistle, pulled the diaphram on the fuel pump and had no pin holes in it..

So the fittings must be the problem (in my mind anyhow)


Is there any thing I am over looking at this point??

I'd sure like to believe in this motor!!!!!!

 

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Re: Problem after motor being stopped for a while

Ok thanks for all the help, she's running great now