85HP not getting gas

[dirtracer11382]

I recently bought a Mecury 850 85HP serial number is 3873082. Now the gas line leading from the engine casing to the "little black box" on the engine block is getting gas just fine. I disconnected the hose leading from this "little black box" to the carbs. (i have two of them carbs that is) When i prime the gas line by squeezing the bulb plenty of gas comes through but when i try to blow on the hose leading into the carbs i cannot blow any air through. i was told that i should be able to blow some air through it. The only thing that could be clogging this line according to the previous owner of the engine is some rubber slivers. I cannot get to the connection where it hits the carb very easily *gotta take the starter off). is there anything out there that i can use to get this hose unclogged? maybe hooking it up to a air compressor and blowing harder or maybe sucking these shavings out? any suggestions?

 

[timmathis]

Re: 85HP not getting gas

Is the little black box that you are talking about the fuel pump?

 

[timmathis]

Re: 85HP not getting gas

I dont think that you will blow or suck it clear?<br />you may have to take carbs off to clean.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 85HP not getting gas

Agreed.......... time to clean the carbs.<br /><br />-W

 

[dirtracer11382]

Re: 85HP not getting gas

i was told by the local boat marina that if this shavings are small enough to get in the carb then they are small enough for the gas to eat through them in time. boat runs pretty good now thnx although there are some other problems that i just posted