04 125 stalling
I have a 2004 merc 125 outboard that as of lately has been stalling when warm. If I push the button in and give it fuel before I start it will usually stay running, but even after long runs down the lake, I'll stop and fish for a while, then go to start. It fires immediately but stalls unless I give it gas quickly. Carbs supposedly were rebuilt before I bought it 4 years ago and the boat has never not started. I run non ethanol fuel and use a full can of seafoam every other fill up.
Another thing that happens on occasion but seems better, when I load on the trailer, if I have to power load, when I give it gas it will rev up and stall, like when it is trying to switch to all 4 cylinders. It only does this under the resistance of the trailer bunks. Not sure if these issues are related but this issue is only randomly.
It has new NGK plugs gapped correctly.
I was thinking of replacing the fuel line/primer bulb, decarbing, rebuilding the fuel pump and the accelerator pump.
I am getting ready to sell the boat, and I want to get these issues sorted before I list it. This engine has been flawless, other than being cold natured it runs amazing!
any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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