primer solenoid '90 johnson 60 hp j60eles

[grumpster4320]

Question,
My engine quit in the middle of the lake the other day, several miles from the dock. While observing the motor I noticed the solenoid spit fuel out into the motor compartment. I am thinking I have a clog somewhere? or perhaps the solenoid is bad? I have replaced the plugs with L82c which is a hotter plug than original equipment. I pulled each of them and they were all wet, I dried them the best I could but it did not work. Maybe they are bad again? I will replace them anyway but am baffled by the engine quitting. I suspect a clogged carb but am not sure. I don't think this would cause the engine to quit like it did.Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Jayrock]

Re: primer solenoid '90 johnson 60 hp j60eles

Where is the solenoid spitting fuel from?? The hoses?? The solenoid is spring loaded in the closed position. Might be as simple as a busted fuel line that feeds the primer solenoid. That would deplete the entire system of fuel pressure, if it were a big enough leak.