Quick release air leak

[jimnmad]

I have a DT-40 Suzuki that I purchased recently. It has been running fine until the other day. It wouldn't hold rpm and felt like it was starving for fuel. I suspected either debris in the tank or the fuel filter was dirty. The tank was clean but i found a crack in the part of the quick release that goes into the fuel line. Could air be picked up there and reduce the suction of the fuel resulting in a problem? How about if the fuel filter had a small leak where the bowl attaches. When I pump the bulb I get a few drops of fuel at that point. If both of those are repaired and the problem persists I suppose the next thing would be to rebuild the carb. The boat sat for a number of years.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jim

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Quick release air leak

knowing it sat, go ahead and do the carbs. may wish to inspect the water pump as well. if it will leak fuel it may leak air.<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[jimnmad]

Re: Quick release air leak

Thanks for your reply. Bearing in mind that I don't know what I'm doing, I have a good working knowledge of motors but not outboards. Will air leaks like this cause the motor to behave this way?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jim