Thread: Replaced Fuel line and bulb and it won't Prime.

If using a small portable tank u want it to vent. Fixed tanks have vents. Now if u have fixed tank and can't get to prime or portable both have anti-siphon valves that can go bad. If u have a fuel/water separator check. Passages in filter base

Go to line heading straight to tank and see if u can get fuel, then u eliminate from there to motor

Try putting zip ties on bulb ends along with clamps . I had similar problem with a Walmart replacement . Mechanic said they were hard to seal . Was a cheap fix on my last motor and cured my problem . gone 4 stroke now .

Originally Posted by Mbsbeek

If it has quick connect at motor. Pull quick connect off hose, squeeze bulb then put your finger over hose end, release bulb. Bulb should pull fuel after about 4-5 times.

mechanic told me to try this and did to no avail.

thanks all. tried several suggestions and now will let the mechanic handle it. he is mobile to LSL and need to establish a relationship anyway. plus he is sponsor of our anglers club and is reasonable. appreciate as always the responses you get here at CDC!

It is good to support sponsors

He’s gonna put you a new primer bulb on it.

Originally Posted by Mbsbeek

I work on boats. Probably replace 3-4 a week, have to do that about 90% of the time

I think he missed that you said to pull the quick connect of so all you have is the bare fuel line.