Didn't want to start after fueling

[Boat of Us]

Hello<br /><br />My outboard is an Evinrude 100hp 1989. <br />I just recently put her in the water so I havn't runned her, all that much this season. <br /><br />Today I took her out for a little spin and decided to fuel her up. To do so I must unplug the gas line. Once all my tanks were filled up I tried to start her and she just woudn't start.<br />It was just turning and turning. I had to stop cause I didn't want to drain the battery.<br /><br />What could of happened? Usually after one or two turns of the key it starts. <br />Could air had got in the line? Did I drown the motor?? <br />I waited for an hour and she finally started.....<br /><br />Any suggestions????<br />Thanks

 

[ezeke]

Re: Didn't want to start after fueling

What did the primer bulb feel like before you tried to start it after you reconnected the fuel line?

 

[Boat of Us]

Re: Didn't want to start after fueling

After I reconnected the gas line I pumped the primer bulb. It seemed pretty normal.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Didn't want to start after fueling

If the fuel drained out of the line while it was disconnected, it could do that. <br /><br />Is the motor running normally now that it has started?

 

[Boat of Us]

Re: Didn't want to start after fueling

Yes, I finally got it started after an hour of waiting around. But I don't believe the gas would have drain out. Especially it's a brand new line and end connectors.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Didn't want to start after fueling

I bet you did not buy the OEM connectors and are sucking air.