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    '87 80hp Mercury won't idle

    Yeah, I've been thinking about doing that, since my tank is built in. Doesn't make sense to use a connector made for a portable tank, just one more spot for a leak or air getting into the system. I have found some parts however I'm not sure they would fit even though they look the same, plus...
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    '87 80hp Mercury won't idle

    Chris1956 any idea where I could find the female and male connectors for a '87 Mercury 80hp? I've been searching the internet without a lot of luck for the OEM parts, no longer available. Will keep looking, found some parts not sure they'll fit. Thanks.
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    '87 80hp Mercury won't idle

    Thanks, I figure the leak is having an impact. I also intend to look at the fuel pump and fuel filter. Thanks again.
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    '87 80hp Mercury won't idle

    New to this forum. I have a 1987 80hp Mercury, that runs great wide open, but only idles for a few minutes under power before it dies. If you pump the primer bulb when it's idling, it picks back up and purrs right along for a few minutes then starts to die again. As long as you pump the...
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