65 hp merc. won't stay running. help plz!!

Draven

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May 19, 2003
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I have a mid 80's 65 hp merc. It starts up right away but won't stay on even if I give it fuel. It will stay running if I keep opening and closing the choke. Would this be a vacuum leak? If so, any idea how to check and find it? All help is greatly appreciated.
 

dkondelik

Chief Petty Officer
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Sep 10, 2002
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Re: 65 hp merc. won't stay running. help plz!!

'afternoon Draven,<br /><br />welcome to iboats.<br />sounds like you've got a bit of a....fuel deliver problem. so here comes the litany:<br />-is your tank vented?<br />-new gas or old?<br />-was it winterized before it was put up?<br />-are the tank, bulb and gas lines in good shape?<br />-do you own a service manual?<br /><br />if all above is ok you may need to rebuild the fuel pump and/or remove and service the carbs?<br /><br />an aftermarket service manual can be found at the link at the lower left hand corner of this page.<br /><br />let us know what you find.
 
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