Originally Posted by
Cybersnow
Bought an 1987 Tracker boat that has a 35hp Merc outboard. First trip out the boat died 2 miles from the dock. It sounded like a fuel problem, but who knows?
There is some troubleshooting that can be done before you dig deep into the pockets for a new motor. From the limited dying statement you made 2 miles out it could be a fuel issue. Your on the right track to think this could be issue. Does engine try to turnover when you go to restart it? Have you looked at fuel filters/screens? What condition is the fuel hose in?, could be deteriorated internally clogging filter or cracked allowing air to penetrate. How old is fuel in tank? How long has the boat been sitting since last used? These are just a couple of the least amount expense to repair. Next might be a bad engine mounted fuel pump, you can also do a cylinder compression check to see if you have low compression. I'm seeing a 30+ year old motor that just might need a little maintenance but so many questions need answered first.
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