WebMay 31, 2015 · Joined Apr 13, 2015. 399 Posts. #2 · May 28, 2015. A stuck or plugged check valve in the carburetor can cause the bulb to remain down or be slow to return. A plugged fuel filter can do the same. Remove the filter and repeat the test. Check valves are non-serviceable and replacement of the valve body is the only fix. Oct 9, 2009 ·
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WebApr 11, 2016 · Marine fuel hose works on negative pressure (vacuum), where the fuel pump in the engine sucks the fuel into the hose from the tank. Automotive fuel hoses are made to withstand bursting from internal … WebI have a 1990 Johnson [GT 150.] At the lake I primed [the fuel system], and started out. After getting [the boat] on plane, the [engine speed] dropped. The primer bulb was sucked closed. I shut off [the engine] and the primer bulb freed up. [I] primed [the fuel system] again, and the same events occured again: got on plane, [engine speed ] dropped. fishing one birthday
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WebJun 8, 2011 · 242. Apr 12, 2011. #3. Re: Primer bulb - should it stay hard? Well yes, it should get hard and stay hard unless there are leaks. It's a pressurizing system that sucks up fuel on one side (low pressure) and forces it into the carbs on the other side (high pressure). As the pressure increases, the bulb get's harder. WebJun 2, 2014 · So - I checked the primer ball again and now it wasn't sucking any gas. I disconnected fuel line from motor to ball and tried to get gas to shoot out the primer ball - no go. Changed primer ball to a brand new one - same thing. So now, I back-track and check hoses. I replaced the hose from primer ball to fuel/water filter and tried to pump … WebMy 90hp efi 4 stroke Mercury when I throttle up sucks the primer ball flat causing the fuel to be restricted to the engine. I have changed all fuel filters, primer ball, gas line and water separator. I also inserted the fuel line directly in the fuel take and I still had the same problem. ... Mechcanics have had out boat for 30 days, they have ... fishing on dauphin island alabama