Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

[randy1212]

Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 can?t get it to start and just floods using the internal gas tank and the gas goes out the exhaust pipe, I get a spark and everything looks good except the fuel pump element has a cut in it? I was told it was for the external tank , could use some help

 

[steelespike]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

True but I believe to opertate right a good element needs to be in place.
Have you rebuilt the carb with special attention to cleaning all passages and
jets?Does the float and float valve work right?
If you shut off the tank valve when it floods it may start.You may be able to then open the valve and get some idea if it will run.
Don't forget it has a water cooled leg.Be sure you have it in water when you test run.

 

[randy1212]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

True but I believe to opertate right a good element needs to be in place.
Have you rebuilt the carb with special attention to cleaning all passages and
jets?Does the float and float valve work right?
If you shut off the tank valve when it floods it may start.You may be able to then open the valve and get some idea if it will run.
Don't forget it has a water cooled leg.Be sure you have it in water when you test run.

Hi thanks for the reply, could the pump element be the problem?

 

[shipoffools]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

I had a similar problem years ago and replacing the pump element solved it.

 

[randy1212]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

True but I believe to opertate right a good element needs to be in place.
Have you rebuilt the carb with special attention to cleaning all passages and
jets?Does the float and float valve work right?
If you shut off the tank valve when it floods it may start.You may be able to then open the valve and get some idea if it will run.
Don't forget it has a water cooled leg.Be sure you have it in water when you test run.

Hi, I replaced the pump element and can get it to run but it still wont run from the external tank and with the motor off if leaks gas out of the air intake

 

[randy1212]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

I had a similar problem years ago and replacing the pump element solved it.

Hi, I replaced the pump element and can get it to run but it still wont run from the external tank and with the motor off if leaks gas out of the air intake

 

[steelespike]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

Leaking fuel would indicate the float or float valve are not working right.
Fuel pump element needs to be installed in a 8 oclock 2 oclock position.

 

[randy1212]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

Leaking fuel would indicate the float or float valve are not working right.
Fuel pump element needs to be installed in a 8 oclock 2 oclock position.

installed the pump element at 45 deg. installed new seat and valve not sure about float gap but looked ok to me . could the element be ok at 4 oclock and 10 oclock?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

The image in the manual shows 8 / 2.says if not installed right could imterfere with pumping action.

 

[randy1212]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

The image in the manual shows 8 / 2.says if not installed right could imterfere with pumping action.

could the seat for the needle valve be put in on the wrong direction?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Ted Williams 7.5 hp motor # 217-5889-1 gas problem

I am working from a manual;never seen the seat Most carbs the seat threads in like a bolt might.It may be pressed in on your carb My feeling is
wouldn't fit the wrong way. With the carb in your hand invert it and blow in the fuel in fitting. Should be closed open when upright.You can check level by placing a #4 drill between the float and carb body.Sorry i can't be more specific.