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Tan, MerCruiser Certified Technician
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Could I get the engine model number please?
If you squeeze the primer bulb will fuel flow out the carb?
It sounds to me like you have either to much fuel or not enough. If fuel flows out the carb when you squeeze the primer bulb the carburetor has a stuck inlet needle causing the engine to flood.
If no fuel try pulling the choke out when the engine acts like it want to die.
The symptoms are the same for both to much or not enough fuel.
Post back with findings.
Your welcome..............Thank you.............Tan
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Tan, MerCruiser Certified Technician
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