I have a fuel problem

[jorgeinmiami]

Well at least I can say that the thermostat housings do not leak any more

The bad is that I still have a fuel problem, I had someone look at it (not a mechanic) and from going through what it could be it looks like it may be the fuel filter diagram.

what else could it be?

If it was a stoppage in the tank the primer bulb would run flat?

the primer bulb is new, the fuel filter is new the fuel filter under the cowl is new, the fuel lines are new, the carbs are clean Have fresh gas

But it being the 4th all is closed down here, but tomorrow is another day.

So it's off to get the parts

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by jorgeinmiami

Well at least I can say that the thermostat housings do not leak any more
J
The bad is that I still have a fuel problem, I had someone look at it (not a mechanic) and from going through what it could be it looks like it may be the fuel filter diagram.

what else could it be?

If it was a stoppage in the tank the primer bulb would run flat?

the primer bulb is new, the fuel filter is new the fuel filter under the cowl is new, the fuel lines are new, the carbs are clean Have fresh gas

But it being the 4th all is closed down here, but tomorrow is another day.

So it's off to get the parts

Jorge, Happy Independence Day!

Have you tried connecting a portable tank to your motor yet? If not, I urge you to do that next. Isolates the problem to fuel supply or motor. Also make sure that the valves of the fuel/water separator are open and that there is no water or crud interrupting the flow there.

Here's what I found in my supply elbow when I unscrewed it from the tank. Never really sucked the ball flat but would cut out when it reached the anti-siphon valve.

Also, when you went through the carbs, did you make sure none of the floats were sunk thereby flooding a carb?

[jorgeinmiami]

Carbs were done by a mechanic so I hope it was done right

That is my next place to look but to get there I would have to get the console up and then the coffin lid all to get to a $5 part

I'm going to try and get a used portable tank and try that also....great idea



But hey what else do I have to do with my time

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by jorgeinmiami

Carbs were done by a mechanic so I hope it was done right

That is my next place to look but to get there I would have to get the console up and then the coffin lid all to get to a $5 part

I'm going to try and get a used portable tank and try that also....great idea



But hey what else do I have to do with my time

Any number of your neighbor's probably have a 6 gallon gas tank. Heck you're in Miami... if not, $20 all day long on CL. Get your Merc fitting and connect. I was able to get to my supply elbow through the starboard stern locker as its at the very back of the fuel tank.

Good luck. Portable tank before anything else. You could save yourself a lot of time and money. And regarding what to do with your time - Fiesta! Hora de celebrar el dia de la Independencia! Ole'.

[jorgeinmiami]

I like the idea of getting at it though the starboard stern locker

I could try that before having to remove the console and coffin lid

Plan is to get up tomorrow and buy a portable tank ( my son can always use it on his whaler) and go from there

Besides that having a great time in Islamorada

[gofastsandman]

Why did I take French in school?

[jorgeinmiami]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Why did I take French in school?

To meet girls?????

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Why did I take French in school?

Because you were living on the Canadian border, and thought someday you might move to Montreal

[jorgeinmiami]

Well I rebuilt the fuel pump and no luck

Went and got a 6 gallon tank and am going to go direct to engine

I hate this!!!!!!

The idea of having to get the coffin cover up really pisses me off

[jorgeinmiami]

No dice it did the same thing with the aux tank

Must be in the carbs?


oh well at least I have plenty of gas for the next time