fuel sys. question

rsw21282

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i have an late 80's 85hp(later than 85 from what i gather from this forum, no data plate) force outboard it wants to die at higher rpm, if i pump the bulb it stays running so im pretty sure its a fuel supply problem, however this motor has a 5/16 hose with the 6gal fuel tank attach sys. hooked up to it would it be that it doesnt have enough fuel supply or that the fuel pump diaphragm is bad?
 

roscoe

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Re: fuel sys. question

Start with the fuel pump rebuild.
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: fuel sys. question

It could be the fuel pump or the hose is sucking air.The bulb might be bad . Replace everything from the tank to the carb.The more fittings you have in line the more trouble you can have.J
 
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