Omc 4.3l won’t stay running after 60 sec

BR711

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I have rebuilt carb professionally, replaced fuel pump, anti siphon value, fuel line, fuel separator and still same thing starts runs for about 45-60 sec and dies. Pumped throttle as its dieing revs up but dies again. Restarts with throttle right away but dies same as before can anyone please advise
 

Mc Tool

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Fuel pump is replaced new
So you can be 90% sure its not the pump , but its not the only thing involved in getting fuel into the motor . If you can check fuel pressure at the carb inlet and verify there is enough pressure as the engine is dying you can eliminate a lot of stuff 🙂
 

BR711

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Starter and linkage were replaced recently at the boat shop could it be something like the ESA switch they didn’t adjust properly? Unfortunately they sold out so I have no mechanic to try and call
 

pattyson

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Sounds to me like its sucking air from somewhere. But with an electric FP, hmmm stuck needle valve. Blow some air though the fuel inlet on the carb. Listen for a pop as it builds pressure.
 
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