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    1989 merc 115 fuel issue

    1989 115 ( s/n OC189992) runs out of fuel wont stay running so far replaced fuel line from tank rebuilt fuel pump vac line from pump to block fuel filter it will stay running if i push the choke smokes a lot and does load up on oil any ideas where to go from here
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    I had a lawn mower that did this and it was a dirty carb.. Donno if this helps... Lol... Run some marvel mystery oil thru the tank with your gas.. Or try some seafoam.. If you use seafoam, get ready to change some plugs...
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    rebuild pulse pump repace fuel filter check carbs out
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