Fished a tournament today and every time I stopped, even if it was for five minutes, I had to squeeze the primer bulb to get going again. It would be flat. Have never had this before - usually pump once at dock and good for rest of the day. 1994 Jounson 200hp. Any ideas where to look?
"I see dead people"
Anti-siphon valve sticking on the fuel tank is a possibility.
Dirt dauber's nest in gas tank vent is a possibility.
If you can't run with the big dogs, just stay on the porch.
Model E150DPLIIB, Serial 05311818, Mfg Date 02/2011
SST... 14 1/2" x 19" 45.0 mph.@4950
Rebel 15 1/2" x 17" 45.1 mph.@5250
Rebel 15 1/2" x 16" 44.6 mph.@5300 (Re-pitched/Balanced/Blue Printed by Mark's Props)
Rebel 15 3/4" x 15" 44.2 mph.@5700-5750
If there were a problem in the tank, would it not starve the engine and show up at high speed as if running out of gas ?
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True but, how long do you run it at WOT? What was mentioned are just suggestion of problematic possibilities.
Also, you can check for air leaks between the fuel / water separator and the primer bulb. If the bulb is sucking flat, I would suspect the first two possibilities. If it is just getting slack and loosing prime, I would check for an air leak between the bulb and tank. Other than that I will have to leave it up to them (young boyz) gurus.
If you can't run with the big dogs, just stay on the porch.
Model E150DPLIIB, Serial 05311818, Mfg Date 02/2011
SST... 14 1/2" x 19" 45.0 mph.@4950
Rebel 15 1/2" x 17" 45.1 mph.@5250
Rebel 15 1/2" x 16" 44.6 mph.@5300 (Re-pitched/Balanced/Blue Printed by Mark's Props)
Rebel 15 3/4" x 15" 44.2 mph.@5700-5750
Ran WOT for about 8 - 12 minutes. It is not sucking flat, just loosing prime while sitting. Your post just reminded me there is a change over valve to switch between tanks (both were almost full) I dont have a seperator
Oil usage appears normal amount for the fuel used
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