I have a 1992 30 HP Yamaha 2 stroke electric start that is currently not starting. It tries to start when I use starting fluid but immediately dies once it burns off the fluid. This makes me think it isn't getting gas. Also when I prime the bulb it gets hard but a minute after I stopped pumping it softens up. The first thought I had was a leak in a hose or a bad connection of a hose on a nipple but I don't see any signs of that and I can't see any fuel dripping anywhere. I also got a new gas tank just in case it had a small crack or had a bad vent because it was old. Could this be an issue with my fuel pump? If it is, should I replace the entire fuel pump or is there a specific part inside I should replace. Like a diaphragm or something? Is it something other than the fuel pump?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.