1978 larson mercruiser 302 motor

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  1. odieboy16
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    the motor starts and goes down the lake after .25-.50 of a mile the motor just sorta looses power and shuts off but will usually start right up.it runs so smooth its crazy just the thought of it cuuting off in the wrong place or maybe not starting up is scary any ideas
     
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  2. thudpucker
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    Fuel starvation. Check the Tank venting. A Mud Daubers job is to fill every hole you carelessly left unfilled.
     
  3. gonzo
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    Are you sure it is a 602?
     
  4. odieboy16
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    no its a 302 ford motor
     
  5. gonzo
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    Does it cut off suddenly like if you turn off the key or does it miss and sputter, then die?
     
  6. odieboy16
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    its like someone reached over and pulled the throttle back
    then cuts off and will start back but sometimes it seems as though the battrry is dead but then it starts up fine
     
  7. gonzo
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    If it slows down and dies, it is most probably a fuel problem. It can be a vent, a clog somewhere,and intermittent air leak, a sticky float or needle in the carburetor or a faulty fuel pump.
     
  8. odieboy16
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    i had the carb rebuilt reolaced the filter in the carb so i guess i will try replacing the fuel pump
     
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    Replacing parts without troubleshooting is an expensive way to do it. A pressure/vacuum gauge can tell you a lot about the fuel system.
     
  10. odieboy16
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    you are right and i am going to see a guy on thursday and see what he can tell me exactly what the problem may be, as i dont have money to throw away but i will fix what needs to be fixed.
     
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    thanks gonzo for your help I will let you know what I find
     

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    Keep us posted, and good luck.
     
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