motor trouble

Crappisaurusrex · #1 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 03:14 PM

where is the fuel pump screen on a 40hp mercury outboard. my original fuel line innner liner looks like it degraded and flaked off. i have since replaced it with a "alcohol" fuel line. i was told it may be the screen is clogged. Thanks

fishman78 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 04:06 PM

I have a 1999 40 hp 2 stroke mercury engine. Mine just has a fuel filter a few inches from the fuel pump close to the carbs.

IBNFSHN · #3 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crappisaurusrex

where is the fuel pump screen on a 40hp mercury outboard. my original fuel line innner liner looks like it degraded and flaked off. i have since replaced it with a "alcohol" fuel line. i was told it may be the screen is clogged. Thanks

What year is it Tony?

Crappisaurusrex · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 06:54 PM

99 3 cyl 2 stroke

IBNFSHN · #5 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 08:42 PM

That fuel pump doesn't have a screen type filter. Usually they install an inline filter. It would be located near the fuel pump like Fishman78 said.

Crappisaurusrex · #6 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 08:43 PM

Ok thanks for the help. i will replace it and see if that helps.

slabenomics · #7 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 09:24 PM

dang boats always sumptin...I have had as many as four and down to two now and seriously thinking just one new one,,but I know it will break too......what are we to do???? crappie fish rigging is cheap lol.......

Crappisaurusrex · #8 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 09:36 PM

i want a new one too. Alumacraft 175 navigator with a tiller motor. its goin be a while before that happens.