Fuel pump

[BMerri]

I have twin 350 crusaders in my boat. The port engine was not running right . I replaced all ignition parts <br />as it felt like an ignition problem. No fix. I then turned to the fuel system and replaced all filters and checked for proper operation of the anti siphon <br />valve.Ok. At this point the engine would not start. I then pulled the fuel line off the carb and cranked again.. no gas. The fuel pump is only 3 years old. I am thinking of replaceing with an electric pump. Have I missed anything and comments on the electric pump.

 

[akriverrat]

Re: Fuel pump

if you replaced all filters and system is full of air it may take quite a bit of cranking to get fuel to carb.any air leaks between pump and tank will only make it worse. i would hook a portable tank directly to inlet of fuel pump.this would show direction to start looking at least. mechanical pump normal mode of failure is ruptured/leaking diaphram that then sends fuel up hose to flame arrestor.

 

[BMerri]

Re: Fuel pump

Thanks for the info .I did not think about all the air that might be in the line and filters.<br /><br />Thanks again