I have a mercury 1980 2cyl 40hp motor that has been my little project lately and I recently am having trouble keeping it running unless I pump the primer bulb every 4 to 5 seconds. I have replaced ALL of the fuel line from tank to fuel pump to engine. I noticed my bulb does not stay squeezed in after priming it, does this mean Im sucking unwanted air or is this ok? Is my fuel pump bad, how do i tell?
Also in addition to this problem I have just replaced the impeller but never had a good stream from pee hole. Now after only 30 minutes of run time I dont have any stream from pee hole again. (I only replace the impeller and not the pump housing) Are these issues connected? BTW I dont think I completely overheated my motor but came close once or three times....how bad is that, are they somewhat durable?
Also in addition to this problem I have just replaced the impeller but never had a good stream from pee hole. Now after only 30 minutes of run time I dont have any stream from pee hole again. (I only replace the impeller and not the pump housing) Are these issues connected? BTW I dont think I completely overheated my motor but came close once or three times....how bad is that, are they somewhat durable?
