motor runs out of fuel

meandean

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I have an old Johnson 10 hp. I have to keep pumping the primer button on the tank. Could it be a bad gasket in the fuel tank.
 

meandean

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Re: motor runs out of fuel

The tank has lots of pressure when I release the cap.
 

meandean

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Re: motor runs out of fuel

Where can I get gaskets for this old two line tank or can I buy a new tank?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: motor runs out of fuel

you can cut your own, we use to use old inner tube. you could have a clogged or dirty pickup tube in the tank. another thing is you float in the carb may be stuck, not allowing gas to enter with out the extra pressure of your pumping. may try a carb rebuild with new float, complete soaking 24 hrs. then blow out all orafices with compressed air. i have a '55 15hp rude such a sweet engine.
 
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