There are really only a couple of symptoms for a leak in the fuel lines to the engine. As for the bad bulb issue, if the internal check valve is leaking you will have pretty much the same symptom you are describing alot of the time. I started the motor, she kept starting and dying. Warranty for the same reason. I][b]To the world, you might be just one person.
QUESTION: The fuel tank is located under the floor in the center of my boat. The majority of the anti-syphon is done by the fuel pump. How To Prime Up Fuel When Primer Bulb is Air Locked. Boat fuel line bulb won't get hard rock hotel. Q: The speedometer on my boat is sluggish. I was able to idle fine after pumping the bulb, certainly long enough to putter to the ramp and load up the boat. On 16 Jul 2000 04:40:52 GMT, (SoccerChSC) wrote: >>. "valves" worked on, now..... (c; larry.
It sounds like it is running OK at speed?? Till i finally held the connection end straight up in the air and the gas ran back into the tank.. If you know you won't be using the boat for more than a week, before you put the boat away disconnect the fuel line and let the engine run until it stalls out. Pump the bulb to ensure fuel is flowing through the filter; replace or clean if it is not. Only he has a relief valve!!! You will find a broken hose barb fitting or cracked pick up tube. Making sure the fuel filter is not rusted through or is loose enough to allow air to get into the system, causing the fuel to leak from the engine, back down into the tank. If you continue to have difficulty with the pump, have your marine technician check it out. Tried starting her again, this time she cranked up but then died almost immediately. These are more difficult to diagnose and require skill with mechanical repairs. This was also confusing since I was 100000 percent sure I had fuel in the tank (22 gallons to be specific). Boat fuel bulb won't get hard. Unless you're booked into a slip, an engine that won't start puts a major crimp in your plans, whether you're headed out for a weekend or living on the hook. The tank was cleaned prior to) never had an issue. Everyone go squeeze their bulbs and let me know how you made out...... ;-).
What Are The Symptoms of An Air Leak? I did get it from walmart!!! Air is compressible and has its own spring rate that tends to minimize the capability of the bulb to pull on its expansion part of the cycle. And when you squeeze the bulb are you holding it in a vertical position with the intake at the bottom? Hands up, how many thought otherwise? Why Does My Outboard Lose Prime & How To Fix It. It really helps us out and we thank you so much for your support!
I'm getting a bit tired of customers phoning to complain their primer bulb. Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1. Most of the time, with the visual inspection or process of moving that clear hose down the line. Understanding Different Engines. Or EFI not Opti is an EFI. If it isn't, there may be a fuel flow problem to the combustion chamber. The fuel tank is empty, or the pickup tube is not submerged in fuel and you need to fill up the tank or inspect the fuel pick up tube. Does the fuel bulb get hard when you pump it? A: The speedometer works off water pressure that is generated by the forward movement of the hull through the water. A gasoline engine needs three things to run, and it is almost always a failure or blockage of these three things which causes failure. Fuel issue, squeeze bulb wont fill. I got a 1990 VX 250, twin tanks with a brass valve. Visually Inspect The Fuel Lines. Mine stayed hard until I got to be about 42..... Before getting too involved in troubleshooting, a few quick checks can sort several problems.
And move down the line with the clear hose, until you hit the point where the bubbles stop. Flat, or if not flat, then at least devoid of fuel. Let go of the primer bulb. I hate to take it in, if its something I can take care of myself. Begins to consume fuel, the engine fuel pump will create a low pressure inside.
Regards, > Dave Brown. The tank vent is open. The last 3 trips I went out I'd prime the bulb, and it would get hard as a rock as normal, and the motor would crank right up... Then the two check valves open and allow fuel to flow. Forcing the gas that's in the bulb to be pushed towards the engine (there's. But if you get stuck at a dinghy dock away from the boat, a little knowledge may help you get back to the boat and through the weekend. There usually is a leak letting air in the system. Boat fuel line bulb won't get hard drive. Pinched or blocked tubing also can cause the speedometer to malfunction. Sometimes you just need to get it primed, disconnect from the engine side, squeeze then place a finger over the end that goes to the, let it expand, then remove finger, squeeze again doing the same thing, should start to pull fuel after doing this a few times you will feel it, or you could have a problem on the tank side, like a broken pick up tube, assuming its a built in tank, AND sometimes new balls arent good. Cleaning those tiny pinholes in the jets and channels in the carburetor body is the goal.
Outboard engines lose fuel prime because of an air leak in the fuel system. Damaged plugs should be replaced. Finally she fired and ran 30 mins. She was looking a little worn so I replaced her. Hint: If you pump and pump and pump and never get any fuel out. Jim Burmeister wrote: > Have a 98 - 225 Merc Opti here........ which had a dry bulb problem after trolling slow for a while. A couple of other thoughts. What else could I be looking at?? I have posted on no replies. Is it firmly and correctly seated? Pumping the fuel bulb primes the engine and pressurizes the fuel line. So Your Outboard Won't Start | iNavX. A good visual with the cowling off while squeezing the bulb might show you something. Why Does My Outboard Lose Prime? Re: Prime Bulb Not Staying Primed.
If your engine won't start when you're on the boat, you'll have more tools. My attempt at turning the tide: > The primer bulb on *any* brand of outboard motor contains two one way valves. The arrow is pointing towards the engine.