running problems im stumped

[jakeandthefatman]

had trouble on the lake today, shut off to get gas and would not start. started towing and eventuly got it started but only ran for a bit and quit. towed more and got it started again and would only stay running while pumping the gas bulb but then that would not work either. now it wont start at all. fuel pump you think???????? never had this problem and have never replaced a fuel pump on a 60 horse johnson 2 stroke. what should i be looking for , info..... gas bulb was never really firm even when it ran good. and while having these probs but when i got to the boat this morning bulb was full and very firm........help

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: running problems im stumped

Take the fuel connector off the hose, or just press in the ball stop. Pump the bulb, and see if any fuel is coming through.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: running problems im stumped

Did it run out of gas? Might have sucked something into the float needle. It should stay running (maybe not good) just using the fuel bulb even if the fuel pump is bad. If it is not then the fuel is not getting into the carb.

 

[jakeandthefatman]

Re: running problems im stumped

it did not run out of gas, and yes there is fuel getting through the lines, at first i thought it was flooded but now the way it is acting i think it is beyond that

 

[jakeandthefatman]

Re: running problems im stumped

did not run out of gas and checked the fuel lines, fuel is getting through the lines

 

[Okee Jimmy]

Re: running problems im stumped

The first thing I would look at would be the spark plugs, to see if they are wet, or dry. Also when you remove the plugs, tap the electrode end in the palm of your hand to see if there's water on the plugs. It is possible that your fuel may have been water contaminated, (ethanol loves to attract moisture), and strange as it may seem, I've encountered some accidental "diesel fuel" contamination.