Replacing bowl gasket

[eurolarva]

What make and model number on your motor. Is this for the fuel pump? Is it glass or metal?

 

[daddyduck]

Replacing bowl gasket

Replacing my bowl gasket do i just finger tighten it? or finger tighten it then tweak with a wrench?<br /> THanks

 

[daddyduck]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

It's a 1991 70hp force Model# 706f91b<br />the bowl is metal and a cork gasket..

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

The bowl justs need to be snug enough so gas dont leak out. Do not overtighten it. Pump fuel with the primer until bulb is hard. Watch for leaks near the bowl. If it leaks tighten it a bit more. Make sure the surface between the fuel pump and the bowl is clean and has no burs.

 

[daddyduck]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

OK i did that and pumped the ball and it does'nt get hard and no leaks, and no gas comming out of carb, why don't the ball get hard

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

Is the primer bulb new? My guess is bad primer bulb or an air leak somewhere in one of the fuel hoses. Also check the quick disconnect for the fuel line and verify the seals for it are intact. Also make sure the primer bulb is not connected backwards. It will only allow gas to flow one way.

 

[daddyduck]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

The primer baulb is not new , the baulb has never got hard since i've owned the boat and has always ran fine thats why ive never replaced it..<br />Ya know the old motto , if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

Well the bulb should get hard. It will loose some of the hardness when running the motor however it will still be pretty hard. I would say replace the bulb and see if that helps

 

[gotsaved]

Re: Replacing bowl gasket

i have a 1988 125 force and mine does the same thing and runs fine. the primer ball is new. i thought that the valve in the fuel pump <br /> recirculating system might be the problem. just a thought. could it be?