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"I have a 1985 140 merccruiser

"I have a 1985 140 merccruiser w/440 hours and I keep the boat in top shape.Fresh tune up.The last three times I go out in it it runs perfect and several hours later it just dies.I get it started and it won't run under a load but will idle back to ramp.Refill with fuel,takes 4.5 gallons and the next day the exactly same thing happens.Could I have a in tank fuel pick up problem.
Please help,Tom"
 
Tom
If you are using approx t

Tom
If you are using approx the same amount of fuel every time before your problem starts then you probably guessed right in your first post.
Cheers
Peter C
 
"This is what I have found.Rem

"This is what I have found.Removed pick up tube and it is covered with a rubbery substance.I did recently replace fuel line so this stuff is coming fron old line I suppose.There is no way to get the tank out of the floor so I plan to remove strainer from tube,remove check ball and install glass fuel filter in fuel line that way when it acts up again I can see it in glass line and clean it and go.
Does this sound like a good plan?Tom"
 
"I trust you have a water sepe

"I trust you have a water seperating fuel filter. If not you should. It is very possible that you got a bad new condenser. Condensers are notorious for being bad, brand new, right out of the box."
 
I installed a water fuel seper

I installed a water fuel seperator and removed the screen in the pick up tube.I know I have a issue with some rubber particals in the tank.I think this may be a fix since the tank is in the floor.
Tom
 
"When you idled back to the do

"When you idled back to the dock, was it smooth but weak. Not misfiring."
 
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