Fuel Primer Bulb?

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by Tailing1, Aug 10, 2013.

  1. Aug 10, 2013 #1
    Tailing1

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    On the way in today the engine cut off and sounded like it was out of gas. I knew this was not possible so I checked the primer bulb. When I pumped it the engine would start and run for a while and this happened several times. Then I just kept pumping it all the way to the ramp and we able to run at low rpm's. Does this sound like a primer bulb replacement or something a little more serious?
     
    Tailing1, Aug 10, 2013
    Tailing1, Aug 10, 2013
  3. Aug 10, 2013 #2
    Brett

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    Could be an air leak or a fuel pump going bad.
    Sounds like you get to play detective.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2013 #3
    Creek Runner

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    ^ this
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2013 #4
    springerscott

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    or one of your fittings is drawing in air and your losing prime
     
    springerscott, Aug 16, 2013
    springerscott, Aug 16, 2013
  7. Aug 16, 2013 #5
    cutrunner

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    What motor?
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2013 #6
    Tailing1

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    It's 20hp larger than aloud on this site. Yam F90. Didn't want to offend.
     
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