Force 75 HP that quits when idleing

[neilschaal]

I have a 75 HP Force outboard that is 6 (1997)years old and quits when idleing. When I pump up the fuel bulb, it seems to run OK for a while and then again quits when I have to pump up the fuel bulb again. This is getting to be more then just a pain. Help?

 

[sony2001]

Re: Force 75 HP that quits when idleing

Change the insides of fuel pump.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Force 75 HP that quits when idleing

Check all fuel lines for air leaks.<br />Make sure your gas tank is vented.<br /><br />If you haven't replaced the diaphram in the fuel pump since you got it, now is the time. It only takes 20 minutes to do.<br /><br />A fuel pump rebuild kit is $10-15 depending on source.<br /><br />Some on ubay right now for $12 plus shipping.<br /><br />Or get one direct from Mercury at:<br /><br /> http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/PartsExpress/ProductSelection/ServiceParts/sphome.asp?CID= <br /><br />Parts from Mercury come with instructions and diagrams.<br /><br />If this doesn't fix things, then check compression on all cylinders and do a thorough decarb. <br /><br />On second thought, do the decarb now. And at least once a year from now on.