Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

[Crappie_Fan]

I'm tired of wasting my money on these dang POS fuel bulbs from walmart. I've been in the process of completely redoing my fishing rig, and figured I would check bulb for leaks or sucking in of air, well had a leak on one the crimp hose clamps. So I removed crappy clamp and replace with a good one, well this time I remove hose from engine and leave engine end of hose plugged. I can hear the fuel sucking into the bulb and then squirting right back into the fuel tank (this is a new bulb and hose setup also). Isn't the bulb supposed to be like a check valve? So now that I'm in debt from buying a new bulb every year, I was wondering if there is, or someone makes a bulb that really works and maybe even last more than one year? Any help would be really appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks guys

 

[chris in va]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

If you have a WestMarine or Boaters World near you I'd check and see what they have. <br /><br />I think I have the same problem...

 

[marinemech1]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

sometimes even with oem bulbs you need to get rid of air in bulb once its full of fuel it should work ok

 

[moderator1]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Moving to outboard, non-repair.....<br />And, don't forget to check iboats for the fuel bulbs...

 

[JRJ]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Try pumping the bulb with the arrow up (vertical).<br />Good luck

 

[roscoe]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

I've been using two original bulbs with my two motors, vintage 1995 and 1985. I have replaced the hoses over the years, but not the bulbs. Bought a cheap one from kmart about 5 years ago to keep as a spare, its still in the package.<br /><br />I would suggest you get a good soft "rubber" one from the manufacturer. Gonna cost about 3x the price.

 

[P.V.]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

The best ones on the market are built by BRP/OMC. They have two sizes to accomodate 5/16ths or 3/8ths fuel line!! Mercurys are good but the best is Johnson/Evinrudes...!!!

 

[CalicoKid]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Even the ultralight airplane guys prefer OMC bulbs!

 

[bollard]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

My vote is for the OMC, hands down. I have run through a bunch of types and the OMC will outlast them all.<br /><br />There are a few things that have no substitute, and this is one of them (anodes is another!)<br /><br />Bollard

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Originally posted by bollard:<br /> There are a few things that have no substitute, and this is one of them (anodes is another!)Bollard

I might go along with the bulb, but anodes are zinc, and if the holes line up, well, one is as good as another. Zinc is Zinc

 

[SeaHorse]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Thanks for the tip. My genuine Tohatsu bulb was great. Last two aftermarket bulbs $12 each were junk, don't pump up hard, leak back. I'm buying OMC 775638 which is the 5/16 bulb or an original Tohatsu.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

last time i picked up my boat/engine from my mechanic, i noticed he had replaced my new bulb, which i had just installed. he said, "yeah, i cut out that crappy, high cost, aftermarket bulb for you. replaced with oem. you should thank me."

 

[SeaHorse]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Installed my new Genuine OMC fuel bulb <br /><br />Pumps up great with no leakback. Great product.<br /><br />Hope my Merc motor won't "reject" it.<br /><br />Thanks all for the tip.

 

[Perfidiajoe]

Re: Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

Buy the best, An OEM. like buying tools you'll only cry once w/ quality. IMHO Joe