No prime in gas line

[bruce728]

I have a 1993 70 hp Johnson. I attempted to prime the engin with the bulb. I would not prime. I checked for leaks around the bulb and all other connections. I took the cover off, and when I squezed the bulb, it sounded like air was sucking in near the carbs.
Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions?

thanks, bruce728

 

[levi_tsk]

Re: No prime in gas line

try replacing the bulb- i had this happen over the summer

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: No prime in gas line

Assuming you have gas in that tank...... disconnect the hose from the outlet end of that fuel primer bulb temporarily, hold the bulb in a vertical position with the outlet end facing up, pump the bulb until fuel starts to flow, then replace the hose.

 

[levi_tsk]

Re: No prime in gas line

joe,
the ethanol ate the valve up in mine (i took it apart to find out what was going on) might be whats going on here

 

[bruce728]

Re: No prime in gas line

that is interesting Joe. Can you explain a little more. What valve? The piece that plugs into the engin?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: No prime in gas line

Bruce... Levi's speaking of (I believe) a valve in the fuel primer bulb. There is one in each end of it.

 

[levi_tsk]

Re: No prime in gas line

yeah i took the primer bulb apart and the valves inside werent holding pressure so i replaced the bulb it was an older one and i think the ethanol got to it .... primed up fine after that it made a funny whistling sound inside the carb before i changed it if that helps you identify the problem

 

[boobie]

Re: No prime in gas line

Is the bulb installed in the right direction ?