Mariner 45hp 1987

[elainec]

We have a 1987 Mariner 45hp outboard engine. We have spend almost $900 this year alone on servicing and parts. We started the engine the other day after it was serviced in April, engine started and idled for about 5 minutes then slowly quit. Any ideas on what could be causing this problem. Don't have much faith in the repair shop. After it was serviced in April we took it out and got stranded.... went back into the shop, they added more parts and said it is now working and has just done the same again. So frustrating

 

[Texasmark]

Sounds like you are running out of gas. Get it started again and when it wants to die, squeeze the primer bulb. If it lights back off, your fuel pump needs overhauling (kits herein the site) or you have cracked fuel lines. We'll go from there.

 

[cranberrybanshee]

Step 1: Make sure your fuel tank's vent is open!
Step 2: Make sure all spark plug cables are firmly in place.

 

[racerone]

cranberry man-----This post was from 4 years ago.----They have probably got a new motor or scrapped the boat by now !!!!

 

[Texasmark]

cranberry man-----This post was from 4 years ago.----They have probably got a new motor or scrapped the boat by now !!!!

Geeeeeeez. I keep forgetting to check the post date......concentrating on the writeup. Brain pfart.