Prime bulb squeezes by it self

[eula30]

Any idea why my prime bulbs will squeeze all the way in by its self until motor will go off?<br />Tanks

 

[bouner]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

Because you have an obstruction in the fuel line. Most likely silicone in the tank fitting. Take the fitting out and look.

 

[ob]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

eula30,You have a restriction upstream of the primer bulb.Pickup strainer in tank,defective bulb,defective anti syphon valve on tank fuel fitting,or fuel tank vent not open or restricted.

 

[eula30]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

Thanks guys for the quick respond, I got to the tank and I have remove main fuel line and fitting but I was wondering if the fuel pump has something to do with this symptoms. Fuel pump was no good, I replace the fuel pump today also, is the fuel pump can cause this symptom also? Is there any way I can clean a built in the fuel tank? Or should I just replace the 12 gallon fuel tank? My fuel tank looks really old and rusty inside the tank. Boat is a 1986 I believed fuel tank is original.<br />Tanks

 

[ob]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

If the old tank is rusty it needs to be changed out.Not worth wasting time attempting to restore interior of rusted tank IMO.Fuel pump will not cause the symptom that you are experiencing.

 

[bouner]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

If the bulb was squeezing itself i say the fuel pump was ok. If your tank is an external tank buy one made of plastic. You will be happy you did.

 

[JB]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

Eula.<br /><br />Please do not double post. I will delete your duplicate post.

 

[papasage]

Re: Prime bulb squeezes by it self

my 50 hp did that . the conector on the tank wouldnot hold tight . changed conector on tank worked great. papasage