Primer bulb does not achieve hardness

[daschtick]

I have a Force 120 with a problem - BIG SUPRISE! I have the classic 'running out of fuel' symptom that everyone else seems to have after running above 2500 RPM for 1-2 minutes. I can fix it by re-priming the bulb, but it can happen again, unpredictably.<br /><br />Also, when priming, I have noticed that the bulb never achieves full hardness like it used to - or at least I thought it used to. So, I changed the bulb, but that has not fixed it, and no gas appears to be leaking anywhere in or out of the motor. The bulb is installed correctly, and I have noticed that if I clamp the fuel line after the bulb, i.e motor side, I can get it to get hard.<br /><br />Whaddya think?<br /><br />-Nick

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Primer bulb does not achieve hardness

If you can achieve a hard bulb by clamping off after the bulb, you must have a leak in a line or seal somewhere. Fuel line is cheap, about a buck a foot. Change it all, won't hurt. Might have a carb gasket leak, carb diagraphm or pump problem but you got to start somewhere.

 

[MURX]

Re: Primer bulb does not achieve hardness

Well at least you won't have to buy Viagra..... or worry about the wife leaving you over a bulge that won't achieve "hardness"

 

[crab bait]

Re: Primer bulb does not achieve hardness

GOSH DARN IT MURX.. YOU BEAT ME TO IT !!

 

[sony2001]

Re: Primer bulb does not achieve hardness

There is easily available a kit to rebuild your gas pump for $5.00 to $10.00. Go for it!