Starting a Mercury 20 HP 4 stroke it won't stay running

[Donald Taylor]

It will start with starting fluid but dies

 

[Donald Taylor]

It will start with starting fluid but dies

 

[alldodge]

Need more info about your motor then its a 2014 4 stroke.
What is the motor serial number?

Is this a new to you motor?

Don't use anymore starting fluid, its hard on the motor. Squirt gas

 

[Donald Taylor]

Need more info about your motor then its a 2014 4 stroke.
What is the motor serial number?

Is this a new to you motor?

Don't use anymore starting fluid, its hard on the motor. Squirt gas

Yes I just bought it the serial number is OR563488

 

[alldodge]

Ok, the motor has never run since you had it
The serial number comes up as a carb model/4 stroke

Disconnect the line off the fuel pump going to the carb to see if you can pump fuel (item 21) thru it using the primer bulb

If you see fuel then the carb is clogged up and needs a rebuild
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32095/13934/110

 

[Donald Taylor]

Ok, the motor has never run since you had it
The serial number comes up as a carb model/4 stroke

Disconnect the line off the fuel pump going to the carb to see if you can pump fuel (item 21) thru it using the primer bulb

If you see fuel then the carb is clogged up and needs a rebuild
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32095/13934/110

I have done this and I do see fuel so you are telling me to clean the carb

 

[alldodge]

Yes, needs to be removed and cleaned

 

[Donald Taylor]

Yes, needs to be removed and cleaned

Okay thanks

 

[Donald Taylor]

My boat is running great thanks to everyone