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    No Primer Bulb

    My new Triton boat came without a primer bulb, what primes the motor at start up?

    Thanks

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    Re: No Primer Bulb (GOFSHN)

    have you checked inside the back locker. sometimes the locate them in there so not to scratch up the splashwell.

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    Re: No Primer Bulb (ddantidwell)

    To be honest I haven't, thanks for the advice.

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    Be careful. Some merc 4 strokes are not supposed to have primerbulbs.



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    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Mercmonster &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Be careful. Some merc 4 strokes are not supposed to have primerbulbs. </td></tr></table>

    +1

    Would be a good idea to let us know what engine you have.... preferably including the serial number.




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    Re: (EuropeanAM)

    Don IM sent.

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    Re: (GOFSHN)

    Look inside the bulge mine is tucked back in the portside fin.

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    Re: (GOFSHN)

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

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    Better double check those lines.... your engine SHOULD have a primer bulb.




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