Fuel Primer bulb 2001 johnson 150

[scott c]

I have been working with my boat getting it to run alittle better and I have it running much better thanks to your help on this site. Now I think I need to change the primer bulb it doesnt stay hard all the time so is the bulb bad?.. If so how hard is it to change that line out what all is involved in putting a new one on? How does it hook up to the motor and where does the other end hook up at or can you just splice into the old one. Everyone says also go with the omc bulb and line is this true.
Thanks again for all your help and time

[JeffA]

its not hard at all, 2 hose clamps, 1 on each of end of the bulb, unscrew the clamps, pull the bulb off, install new one, and yes...make sure you get an OMC blub with the yellow 3/8" fittings on each end.

[scott c]

so there are no need to change the line just the bulb?

[Bassmeister]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by scott c &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">so there are no need to change the line just the bulb?
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If your line is cracked and showing signs of age, I would replace it.

[dhagemei]

bulb going soft a little? or sucking flat/ Careful, you have a fuel restriction from the bulb somewher back to the tank. This cause running problems and blown powerheads or replacing a lot of needless parts (fuel pumps vro pumps,etc.) A vacuum checkon suction side of fuel system by a practicing outboard tech should verify correct results as described in evin/john serv. manuals. If you can't find one, then contact me at bike1511@hotmail.com.

[ChampioNman]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dhagemei &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">A vacuum checkon suction side of fuel system by a practicing outboard tech should verify correct results as described in evin/john serv. manuals. If you can't find one, then contact me at bike1511@hotmail.com.</td></tr></table>

You gonna travel to KY to fix his motor?

[1Stratos]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by ChampioNman &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

You gonna travel to KY to fix his motor? </td></tr></table>

Dave is an awesome OMC tech with plenty of know how. I've talked with him over the phone and he will walk you through the repair. He is just trying to help.

[dhagemei]

Paid vacation to Ky? i have friends in dawson springs and relatives across in Indiana. Anything is possible. For now i will be glad to walk you thru it. My cell (verizon) is 703-517-2626. Thanks again, david