1 thing after another what is it now?

ohio river rat in KY

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Feb 10, 2010
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done had power trim and lower unit problems re placed the l.u 4 times now got a good one this time i think:rolleyes: ok its a 82 mariner 80 hp. runs good out of water but put it in water it runs and idles fine but put it in gear it dies its like its loading up or something under a load would it be plugs,fuel,carbs,or the timing the problem is just trying to go and it dies .. if it had a clutch it would run just fine and take off ............(if u come by a good deal pass it up unless u want a huge headache this is what happened to me, :mad:got more in parts than i do the boat now) had it out 8 times or better and have pulled it in 7 one time did not get it off the trailer :( even have not been able to get it planed out yet on the water:(:(:(
 

klrbruce

Seaman
Joined
Dec 20, 2009
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57
Re: 1 thing after another what is it now?

Welcome to boat ownership, its always one thing or another... It sounds like your problem is fuel system related, search this forum for ethanol problems and engine bogging... I'm betting you need carb cleaning at least.
 

narvlebenoit

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
Nov 22, 2009
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Re: 1 thing after another what is it now?

maybe the fuel pump kit coast about 12 bucks.
 
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