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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    Thanks for your time. It was the fuel line connector. Original part, I assume. Leaking like a sieve. I replaced the squeeze ball, too- just because it was old and starting to crack. Now I need to find a lower unit seal kit. Any ideas on who carries them for these old motors?
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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    Well I got home and tested the carb. The needle seats when the carb is turned upside down and allows flow otherwise. I did notice that the priming bulb won’t get firm when I squeeze it, though. The only parts of the fuel pump I did not replace were the reeds. This is because they appeared to be...
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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    Thank you. I’ll try that when I get home.
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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    also...I adjusted the bowl float per a recommendation I saw in a YouTube video by “chrysleroutboarddude”. It sits roughly level when resting with the needle seated.
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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    Thanks for the replies. Fuel tank vent is open. Yes, the ball gets firm. How can I check the needle seat; and where would I purchase a spark tester?
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    1966 Sea King 6hp idles ~ 10 seconds, accelerates then quits

    heres what I’ve done: New plugs new plug wires clean and gap points (there is spark on both plugs) disassemble/clean/reassemble carb new fuel hoses disassemble/ clean/ reassemble fuel pump new fuel pump kit (except reeds, which appeared to be serviceable) many thanks!
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