1995 4.3 merc

local933

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boat stalls under hard acceleration. strts right back up. if you ease into the throttle it will run fine! smells like it is running rich too. shud i rebuild carb?
 

bruceb58

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Re: 1995 4.3 merc

You should see if your accerator pump is working correctly.
 

bruceb58

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Re: 1995 4.3 merc

With the engine NOT running and the choke held open, have someone open the throttle. You should see a healthy stream of gas squirt into the throat of the carb WHILE the throttle is opened.
 
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