2002 Merc 5hp 4 stroke

HTG

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I can't get any gas into the engine. I've tried three different gas lines that don't have any air leaks. I just keep pumping air into the gas tank. I've just recently ran this engine and it ran fine. I checked the fuel line to the fuel pump and didn't see anything wrong. It was out of water today while I was trying it, would that cause it? I use to have no problems pumping gas in it while it was out of water. What else could it be?
 

JB

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Re: 2002 Merc 5hp 4 stroke

"I just keep pumping air into the gas tank."

That sounds like a primer bulb/gas line installed backwards.
 

HTG

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Re: 2002 Merc 5hp 4 stroke

Wow I've been running those hoses backwards for awhile and always wondered why I was have a tough time getting gas in the line. Thats the way it was when I bought the thing. Thanks
 
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