Fuel pump

[gldavison]

I am having trouble getting fuel to the carb. I just replaced the fuel pump and felt sucktion prior to connecting the supply and carb lines so I know it was working.
Do I need to prime the fuel pump in some way? Mercruiser 888, 1976 Ford 302ci.

Thanks for any and all help!

Greg
Sturgeon Bay, WI

 

[Daddy5295]

Re: Fuel pump

Check and make sure all hoses are clear, there is gas in the tank right?

 

[gldavison]

Re: Fuel pump

Daddy-

I was able to blow through all lines prior to putting all back together even getting bubbles in the tank. What now?

I am getting so close to getting this going.

Thanks for your advice.

Greg

 

[Daddy5295]

Re: Fuel pump

did you replace the filter? and how long did you try? It can take some time to fill the system back up.

 

[gldavison]

Re: Fuel pump

Great you are still online. Yes I replaced the filter at the entry to carb. I currently have the supply line off at the carb to tell when I get fuel. I did not crank for real long figuring the battery drain. I did however fill the water seperator filter w/fuel when working on it, could this be a bad idea?

Thank you.
Greg

 

[Daddy5295]

Re: Fuel pump

I would try cranking for a bit longer it could need a little more time to get the new pump primed. If u used teflon tape on anything make sure it didnt plug up the ends somewhere.

 

[gldavison]

Re: Fuel pump

Will do and thanks for the advice! I am really glad to have all you folks out there to help and potentially save $ on repairs and fixes. Thank you.

Greg
Sturgeon Bay, WI

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Fuel pump

I would pour a little fuel directly into the throat of the carb.....
At this time you can allso make sure the choke is operating properly.....​

 

[gldavison]

Re: Fuel pump

Hey I struck fuel! I hooked a tube on the end of the supply line to the carb and siphoned up some fuel then re atached supply line and she works! Thanks Guys.

Please see my next thread-Rochester Carb for further advice- always something