engine problem

[HAYLEY]

Hi i have a mariner 115 hp that was started on very old fuel and then conked out after 5 mins empty old fuel replaced with new started up ran lovely for 5 or 6 mins then conked out checked as much of the fuel system as i can . can anyone recommend a good marine engineer to contact thanks paul it is 4 stroke fuel injected internal  tank boat is quicksilver 640 thanks paul

Edited May 28, 2018 by HAYLEY

[Mikey B]

Hi,

 

Try the fuel tank breather screw it may be screwed closed creating a vacuum in the fuel system.

Failing that a carb clean may solve the issue sometimes the pilot jets get block if it's been standing idle.

 

Mikey B 

[Mal Thomas]

Have you check an in line Fuel valve under the deck.

[HAYLEY]

hi had tank out no fuel valve under deck that i can see thanks paul

[HAYLEY]

44 minutes ago, Mikey B said:

Hi,

 

Try the fuel tank breather screw it may be screwed closed creating a vacuum in the fuel system.

Failing that a carb clean may solve the issue sometimes the pilot jets get block if it's been standing idle.

 

Mikey B 

hi mikey b it is 4 stroke fuel injected thanks paul