Gas Pump spitting gas out the back tiny hole

[hatboat]

I have a 70 hp Johnson outboard and the fuel pump is spitting gas out the back (through the tiny hole in the back of the fuel pump). I've attached a picture of the fuel pump. What would cause this to happen or is this normal operation. I've recently changed the gasket under the front plastic cover.

 

[Bosunsmate]

ive replied to your other thread, im pretty sure there should be a small gasket there that isnt shown in the diagrams. It has three holes, one for the crankcase opening and two for the bolts

 

[hatboat]

Thanks again, you wouldn't happen to have a part number or picture of it?

 

[hatboat]

I think I found it...is this what you're referring to? Thanks

 

[Bosunsmate]

Heres mine, ive a different motor though, a 82 60hp
303615 ? GASKET, FUEL PUMP TO CYLINDER

 

[F_R]

hatboat, your question isn't clear. Your picture doesn't show a "tiny hole in back". Are you referring to a hole in the backside of the fuel pump, near the top? If it is squirting out that hole, the diaphragm is shot, and you need a fuel pump repair kit, available here at iboats.

 

[smalltownguy2]

+1 to the pump repair kit.

 

[hatboat]

Thanks for that. I've order mine and will repair.