4. On the bulb itself But not all of Evinrude… Johnson, now Johnson/Evinrude, is synonymous with boats and boating. Still it continues to go flat when we get it going top speed. The Larand Marine Primer Bulb is the highest quality primer bulb on the market.. We Are The Manufacturer & Have Been Making These Products Since 1961. This is a 60 hp evinrude Reply The question I have is when running (about 3500 rpm) my buddy notice the gas primer bulb was sucked in flat. When the bulb goes flat just crack open the gas cap, if the bulb inflates then you have a blocked fuel tank vent line. Could this be a stretched diaphagm and can the diaphragm be replaced? My 2012 sea hunt ultra started running bad and shutting off. Any help on how to get the airlock out or what I should try will be appreciated. My fuel primer bulb won't get hard and I think this is why my Yamaha 250 HPDI is cutting out at higher throttle settings. Just like a previous person mentioned, in the Evinrude manual [there are instructions to orient the primer] bulb [upward]. on the primer bulb points to the engine. Shop Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Nissan, Suzuki, Tohatsu and Yamaha parts. 5. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 5.0 out of 5 stars 4. I have a 1998 Evinrude 90hp that is a bit hard to start, but when it starts, ... Basically it seems like the motor goes flat for a short period of time and then it comes back to life shortly after. We stock everything from marine fuel hoses, siphons, valves, withdraw assemblies, clamps, tank vents, and marine fuel connectors. If you go to Wallmart and buy one of theirs, you should be shot and keel-hauled. Clean the carburetor and primer bulb components. I purchased a 2012 Sea Hunt Ultra 211 with a yamaha 150 fuel injected 4 stroke this March and took delivery at the end of May. I just want to give everyone a bit of info I recently learned. We know that a primer bulb transmits gas in the carburetor bowl to turn the mower on. The carburetor must be removed ,disassembled, cleaned and have a carb kit installed. I ran it for around 10 minutes and all seemed well. The numbers you are looking for will be the first 3 numbers which equates to the hp and then the middle to the year, as 10 hp, the (4) equates to 1974 while the (S )would indicate a short shaft. 03-19-2012, 09:41 AM #2. one thing to check would be your primer ball. 3. When I removed the fuel cap it sucked some air and the fuel tank made a thump. However, as with most machines that are exposed to the elements, wear and tear does occur. We offer the best selection at the lowest prices, along with fast shipping for a $6.99 flat fee. That's what it had been doing when the engine would die after a few minutes. it could be a slight crack or weathering in the bulb or the hose. Price Unavailable - No Longer Available. The problems are relatively easy to troubleshoot, whether it be an issue with the fuel line assembly or an oil leak. It means you have a..... flat primer bulb. primer bulb goes flat? My primer bulb has always "gone flat" shortly after start and a little use. 2 ... loosen a bolt on the water cover sideplate & place a flat washer under the bolt head & wrap this ground wire around the bolt, ... but the check valves in the primer bulb will only work one way. 50. That sounds like a fuel pump issue if the primer bulb goes soft, if the battery connection is not good then your starter will act like the battery is dead. If your bulb is over a few years old, replace it. And starting a lawn mower without a primer bulb is an easy process. pumped it up and it was good the rest of the day. primer bulb don't stay hard I have a mercury 50 hp 2 stroke my boat is 1 and half years old it has always done this hard start after sitting at a spot long time my bulb want stay firm should change bulb or is it something else. Same goes for the primer bulb. Find Hose & Primer Bulb Assembly - 0386940 here. We have changed fuel lines. After some research and checking things out I learned the problem. Gas primer bulb keeps going flat if motor doesn't run. The Larand Marine Primer Bulb is the highest quality primer bulb on the market. We have run a test by bypassing the fuel seperator. If you have a strong lift pump and primer bulb, you’ll notice that the lift pump will suck the primer bulb flat. Based on your recitation of the E-TEC operating instructions, it appears they agree with the recommendation I made in my article from 2002, and with the experience of almost all the participants in the discussion. Find Primer Bulb Assembly - 0174511 here. Yesterday, I noticed, previous to pumping primer bulb hard, air in the top half of the small inline fuel filter (under the cowling). We have blown out the pickup. Portable boat gas tanks, outboard fuel tanks and accessories let you enjoy the most of your time on the water. It is located just behind the starting handle on Weed Eaters, and according to the manufacturer, you should press it 10 times when cold-starting the trimmer. Here is another case of delaminated fuel line starving the engine of fuel. Anything you purchase is built by us and shipped out by us. Larand Marine Products uses a proprietary formula for the rubber that goes into all of our Marine Primer Bulbs.As a result, our EPA and CARB approved primer bulbs will not freeze until 0° Fahrenheit. Find your boat the engine it deserves with Evinrude's unparalleled line of outboard motors, parts, and accessories, available at dealers nationwide. Boat Motor Fuel Hose Connector 0174508 0176745 174508 176745 for Johnson Evinrude OMC Outboard Barb 5/16" 8MM 3HP to 225HP 2/4-stroke Engine. Durable, dependable and best-in-class. This sale is for a new, factory fresh, original equipment fuel line assembly that fits Evinrude and Johnson outboard motors made from 1960 thru present. We have changed the filter on the fuel sperator. Hi All-Was out in the boat over the weekend and noticed the primer bulb was flat while underway. It could also be you have the wrong starter so it doesn't have the power to turn your motor over. I replaced the bulb and it will not get hard. But this time, the engine didn't die of gas starvation as it had in the past. Sea Foam will not fix this issue. View Profile The primer bulb creates the initial flow of fuel between the inboard, built-in fuel tank and the carburetor, in low-pressure, carbureted outboard motors, or between the fuel tank and the vapor separation tank -- and the electric fuel pump -- on electronically fuel-injected motors. Install the new primer bulb. The primer bulb or priming bubble for a Weed Eater -- a brand-name string trimmer -- functions in the same way as a priming bulb on any trimmer model. Price Unavailable - No Longer Available. 98 These hoses meet EPA low permeation and CARB guidelines. The primer bulb on my boat goes flat. The fuel primer bulb must be acces- Vent Line Clamp sible. Offering discount prices on OEM Johnson/Evinrude, OMC parts for over 50 years. Scepter marine products fuel you from the shore to the lake. Slide the stainless steel hose clamp 3 ( 4 ) onto the fuel line hose. More Gray Fuel Line problems. Get the best deals for primer bulb boat at eBay.com. Archerguy1. Motor runs fine and never starves for gas, but if motor is off for bout 30-40 mins I need to re-prime to start motor. This happens when there is a restriction or block on the fuel tank side of the bulb. So, if you notice the primer bulb is sucking flat, you’ve got a restriction somewhere between the bulb … A primer bulb is generally made of rubber or plastic. ! Too bad I did not notice this when I read the manual. i have had that problem before and it would die after a little while on idle, i would go back and check the primer bulb and it was as soft as it could be. Check all the fuel lines for deterioration replace any fuel lines that are hard or rub off black in your hands. Offering discount prices on OEM Johnson/Evinrude, OMC parts for over 50 years. That is why we are the only supplier on the Internet who is able to offer customization of the fuel line assemblies. Its engines are known worldwide. The engine (150hp Merc 2 stroke) seemed fine and never had any problems cutting out or restarting so I didn't think too much of it. To keep the pricing of the hose and shipping down we ordered these in bulk and they are not packaged as shown. Noticed the fuel primer bulb sucked flat. Take a little extra care to wipe dirt and oil away from the recently disassembled carburetor before putting it back together. I can only think that this is the cause of the primer bulb "going soft" after usage. We have changed to a top quality primer bulb. Buy OEM marine parts, PWC parts, and new and used boats direct from a dealer. HOSE & PRIMER BULB ASSEMBLY $10.50 $ 10. i would check that first then try some differnt fuel. These fuel components will deteriorate from the ethanol will eat up the fuel components. Because they are CHEAP !!!! But on the other times, the carburetor bowl remains empty and there is no gas remain in the bowl. In compliance with Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR §173.220, all outboards utilizing a fuel vapor separator must be shipped with a vent line clamp installed. Get it as soon as Thu, Jan 7. For the T242, the primer bulb can be pressed into place in the mount plate from which the old bulb came. I love the boat and just took it back to the dealer for the 20 hr service. It does run for a while at 1/2 throttle before bulb goes soft. This is Mercury Quicksilver red label line. I have problem bulb starts to pump up then goes flat and will not expand.I replaced bulb new hose and both ends but problem persist any help . Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 & 15 hp outboards 1974 – 1992 Written by and Last Updated 01-29-2005 LeeRoy Wisner. The best one to purchase is an OMC/BRP one. Don't buy a Mercury, stay with the Evinrude and Johnsons Evinrude in those years used a different 5 digit model code, as 10424S. 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