Spirit 5hp loses prime?

Carbkid

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I have a 79' 5hp that will not keep it's prime while running. It idles good but when I twist the throttle it dies. If I keep pumping the bulb it will run good at idle and wot. The o-ring and base gasket are good. I would like to buy a rebuild kit for the fuel pump but am having trouble finding one.
 

Carbkid

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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May 9, 2007
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Re: Spirit 5hp loses prime?

Just wanted to let everyone know that I fixed the problem. It was the pick up tube in the gas tank. It was lose and sucking air causing the carb to lose prime. :D
 
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