1980 115 Fuel Pump Go Bad?

markmac

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was scooting along today and all of sudden boat goes dead. squeezed bulb and started running again for a while, went maybe 2 miles, did it again, thank goodness it was near ramp. lol. squeezed bulb and would start for a second then quit again, bulb stayed firm. im thinkin fuel pump?!?!? i just rebuilt carbs. dont think there is an issure with them. any input very much appreciated
 

Chris1956

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Re: 1980 115 Fuel Pump Go Bad?

You will not get 2 miles with a bad fuel pump. More likely it is the antisiphon valve in the fuel pickup in the fuel tank.

BTW - Rebuild kits for the fuel pump are real cheap.
 

hondon

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Re: 1980 115 Fuel Pump Go Bad?

Sounds like your on the right track.After 28 years those diaphrams have to be at least a little tired.
 
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