I just replaced the float assembly on the VST. It won't fire u. Do I need to prime it?
Thanks
I just replaced the float assembly on the VST. It won't fire u. Do I need to prime it?
Thanks
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Either you've not primed fuel into the VST (via the Primer Bulb), OR there is a float/needle problem (float bent, wrong float level, needle stuck, etc). There are a few other possibilities, but those would be the most common.
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It will take quite a few pumps with the bulb to refill vst when empty. Pump until firm, if it doesn't get firm, needle is not seating, either float out of adjustment or orifice dirty
1999 ProGator 190V
200 Mercury EFI 0G843298
Or the bulb isn't working properly, or the bulb isn't rotated "arrow pointing upwards", or there's no fuel in the tank... there are several possibilities there.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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True. He didn't mention if it would fire up before he replaced float assy.... lol
1999 ProGator 190V
200 Mercury EFI 0G843298
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