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mariner outboard fueling issue

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cygnus

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I have an older mariner 8 hp 2 stroke sh shaft.( mid 80s ?)all in all runs well. But
I am having a fuel issue.
I was able to get fresh fuel up to the filter and into the carb.Motor pulls over great and runs with choke on full( idles pretty high)
When the choke is pushed in the motor dies shortly after. I noticed when the primer button( blue) is pressed fuel squirts out the small air hole on the side.
Am i right in thinking that the primer injecter needs sevice(new diaphram).Bad diaphram allowing air in fuel stream ,changing mix and loosing prime?
Also motor runs when choke lever is pushed in but primer button held down manually
Thanks
 
Sounds like the fuel pump isn't working. Is the gasket between the carb and block have its small hole lined up right? That's where the vacuum to run the pump comes from.

Jeff
 
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