Question about Seloc Mercury Outboard Engine Repair Manuals SEC-1416 1990-00 2.5-275 HP

My 40hp Outboard engine will run for about two miles before stalling. I must then keep pumping the bulb to keep the engine running. What could be wrong?

The motor is on a 12 foot Boston Whaler with a built in tank.

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Check your fuel line really good it sounds like you have a pin hole in your line and it's loosing it's prime

Posted on Jun 29, 2014

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