Primer bulb

[Horace Brooks]

I have a 1997 Evinrude Intruder and my question is. I pump up the primer bulb until it is firm and the boat starts and runs great. But after I have been stopped for awhile. I start the motor and it dies. I go back and check the primer bulb and it is soft again. Anyone know what might be going on. When it was cold out side it never did that. But now that it is hotter than the gates of H@## it started doing this? Any help would be great appreciated...

[rudetech1]

Need to check the fuel system for air leaks. The air will replace the fuel in the system and will make it hard to start later.

[Horace Brooks]

Rudetech thanks for the response. When you say check the fuel system for air leaks! Where should I start and how. I am a dumb butt at this stuff. Any more info would be greatly apprecaited....

[Bassmeister]

Between the tank and the engine.

[Horace Brooks]

LMAO OK thanks!! I was wondering if I needed to check in my rod locker!!!


Modified by Horace Brooks at 6:12 AM 7/7/2006

[RUSTY63]

I think the best place to start would be around the fuel line.......

Now, if that runs through your rod locker that may be a problem.

[DoferGofer]

Aw come on guys, he needs to know how to test for fuel system leaks.
Please 'Splain to him how he should test for a leaky primer bulb and air & fuel leaks in the system.

[Horace Brooks]

Thank you DoferGofer!! Any help guys!!

[mikedb1972]

the way i fixed mine, without having a lot of troubleshooting.

replace all fuel lines and clamps, replace the primer bulb.

all in all cost approx, 40.00 for all, and i didnt have to waist an evening trying to find the leak.

hope this helps

[Bingle]

!!!DANGER!!! be VERY careful when replacing fuel lines. The plastic fittings the lines slide onto break pretty QUICK, and then you are sitting there looking kinda foolish!

[mikedb1972]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bingle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">!!!DANGER!!! be VERY careful when replacing fuel lines. The plastic fittings the lines slide onto break pretty QUICK, and then you are sitting there looking kinda foolish! </TD></TR></TABLE>

now why you gotta go and say that for

you trying to say that they break easy, lol

[Bingle]

now..now... I didn't call any names. I just thought I would let him know to be very GENTLE on the fittings when replacing fuel lines. It COULD be a job that cost more than $40 if you break a fitting.

[mikedb1972]

i agree, the part i broke (oops i said it) is going to be 30.00 from S&S

goto go match it up to make sure its right

[Horace Brooks]

Thanks guys!!

[DoferGofer]

Hello Horace,

Did you ever get your leaky fuel line fixed? I finally got around to repairing mine. My leak was at the in-line fuel filter under the cowl. I just cut the hose ends and moved the clamps back and voilà the leak is gone, bulb stays firm and the filter does not empty and cause the engine to die. In fact it will idle all day long on the hose.
Next year I will probably replace all the fuel line under the cowl.
Didn't cost me a dime, just a little time.

Good luck fishing, and I will start crabbing tomorrow.

Regards,