older evinrude fuel pump

[sprogg&fin]

just a question in regards...when you crank the engine ( pull start ) the fuel is supposed to enter the fuel filter and carb.? When I pull mine there is no fuel coming out....or is it when the engine is running that it moves the fuel....thanks to all in advance

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

motor has to be running. you prime the system to start the motor.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

As TD stated, you need to prime the fuel system with teh primer bulb. As the motor turns over (electric start, pull start or running), it pumps fuel to the carbs.

In theory you could fill the carb by operating the pull start, however, it would take quite a few pulls.

 

[MeanKat]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

So when trying to start motor we realized fuel was leaking and come to find out my dad found the fuel pump is leaking and we need a new one and we cannot find a match for the one that was in it can what do I do?

 

[F_R]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

You can start by telling us what motor you are working on. You can't go to an auto parts store and ask for a pump for a Ford, can you? Is it for a Model T or a Mustang? Oh yeah, Model T's didn't have fuel pumps did they?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

Good one F_R.

You should be able to get a new fuel pump here at iBoats for your motor, depending on the model and year. Like F_R said, post the motor you're working on and we can better help you.

Fuel pumps on average are about $50 and up.

 

[boobie]

Re: older evinrude fuel pump

F-R I really like your answers. It's just about what I would say.