bustermin
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- Apr 13, 2009
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i recently purchased a used boat with a 1983 20hp Chrysler outboard motor (model 252h3g) when i purchased it the seller started the motor and it fired up on the first pull. i got it home didnt use it for about 2 weeks went to start it and it would not start. the only difference is it did not come with the fuel line/primer bulb or tank that the seller was using, i purchased both (new). when i try to prime it the primer bulb does not get hard and after a few pumps i notice raw fuel coming out of the exhaust. it is geting very good spark and i was told i had the fuel line on backwards (i had arrow towards the motor) so i turned it around and it started and ran until it ran out of fuel, then when i turned ther line back around it would not start and has not fire up since. i am pretty sure it is a fuel problem just not sure what as it seems to be getting fuel due to it coming out the exhaust. i have checked the carb and it seems clean i cleaned the float valve just to be sure with no effect. thanks in advance for any help, i am new to boating and new to this forum so i apoligize if i posted this in the wrong place.
