Replace Fuel/water separator.

[Mike Langianese]

150 hp 1992 Evinrude,<br /><br />Just replaced the fuel / water filters on my new to me engines. Used original OMC housing with new Racor filters with the clear plastic bottoms.<br /><br />I did NOT fill the filters with gas before installing, just pumped the primer bulbs until firm. The engines don’t want to start; it’s been about a month since I ran them. Could the problem be related to the replacement of the filters? Or did I just flood the engines with all the pumping.<br /><br />Did I screw up? <br /><br />On the plus side only about a tablespoon of water in the old filters, the filters look like they’ve been on since hector was a pup. No evidence of water in the bottom of the new filters. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Mike

 

[DJ]

Re: Replace Fuel/water separator.

Mike,<br /><br />Easy to tell if you're flooded. Pull a spark plug or two.<br /><br />Your primer bulb(s) should easily fill the filter bowls. Make sure you have no air leaks.