Bob B. - stranded

[Jeffry Skidmore]

Bob,



1996 120 tracker/mariner/force/mercury



While running ~40mph @ gps up the river yesterday, motor suddenly bogged down and quit. I let it sit a few (< 5 min.), primed the bulb and it started back. Got on plane, ran about 1 mile and again, it bogged down and quit. Waited a few, primed the bulb again, but no luck that time. Ended up drifting/trolling to a near-by ramp to get a ride back to truck and trailer.



I had idled (~4mph) for about 10 min watching side-imaging just prior, but had water stream from p-hole. Could it have over-heated, and would that have caused the issue?



Thanks for any input.



BTW, new fuel filter, plugs and bulb about a month ago. I'm pretty much forced to use E-10, but run Sea Foam regularly.:unsure:

 

[Bob Bourget2]

If you have to "prime" it every time it stalled, it more than likely is the fuel pump. Replace the "pulse pump" and give it another go!!

 

[Jeffry Skidmore]

Thanks, I'll look into it.

 

[Jeffry Skidmore]

After looking into it, I found "kits" for the fuel pump. Rather than taking it apart and "kit"ing (I'm not confident I'll do it right):unsure:, do they make a replacement complete?

 

[Bob Bourget2]

Serial number please?

 

[Jeffry Skidmore]

Searching for a paper that I wrote the SN down on. Can't find it as yet and away from boat so it may be a few days. Can I email it to you say, Monday?

 

[Bob Bourget2]

Of Course!!

 

[edward hughes2]

Bob B.

Havent had an occasion where I need your advice yet,but am extremely impressed with your knowledge,and even more impressed with your willingness to help your fellow boaters/fishermen,believe you to be a good MAN.