Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent?

robnfl35 · 07-01-2009, 09:02 AM

I'm trying to elimate possible problems here. I/O with a 5.7 holley four barrel. The motor kept falling off plane like it was out of gas I added5 gallons at the dock it still wouldn't start. Disasembled the carb cleaned and replaced parts with arebuild kit. Found the fuel gauge was indeed stuck and added another 25 gallons of fuel. Replaced deteriorated vacuum caps. Replaced the fuel water seperator twice. It did have what looked like rusty water in the bottom when I dumped it. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had a small outboard tank I could rent to check my fuel supply. Thanks in advance.

Robert

POPPY · 07-01-2009, 07:48 PM

i have a diesel but i hadalmost same problem - engine rpm dropping. engine acts as if it is not getting any or is getting very little fuel. change all filters,all hoses & vent line - were ok (no vaccum lock) - but same problem. idid findtheproblem -check your tank suction tube - mine has a wire strainer on the end ofit - it was clog. Poppy (aka Joe)

amarcafina · 07-01-2009, 07:51 PM

sounds like the fuel pump diaphram is shot.

amarcafina · 07-01-2009, 07:51 PM

sounds like the fuel pump diaphram is shot.

robnfl35 · 07-09-2009, 01:59 PM

Tried the portable fuel, adjusted float, replaced power valve, and checked fuel pressure. No changeI was getting 6 psi. I ordered a reman quadrajet and will go from there.

07-01-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
robnfl35 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent? I'm trying to elimate possible problems here. I/O with a 5.7 holley four barrel. The motor kept falling off plane like it was out of gas I added5 gallons at the dock it still wouldn't start. Disasembled the carb cleaned and replaced parts with arebuild kit. Found the fuel gauge was indeed stuck and added another 25 gallons of fuel. Replaced deteriorated vacuum caps. Replaced the fuel water seperator twice. It did have what looked like rusty water in the bottom when I dumped it. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had a small outboard tank I could rent to check my fuel supply. Thanks in advance. Robert

07-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
POPPY Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 322	RE: Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent? i have a diesel but i hadalmost same problem - engine rpm dropping. engine acts as if it is not getting any or is getting very little fuel. change all filters,all hoses & vent line - were ok (no vaccum lock) - but same problem. idid findtheproblem -check your tank suction tube - mine has a wire strainer on the end ofit - it was clog. Poppy (aka Joe)

07-01-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
amarcafina Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange Beach , Randolph AL. Posts: 747	RE: Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent? sounds like the fuel pump diaphram is shot. __________________ \ Condo in Orange Beach with Boatslip and ramp For Sale or Rent !

07-01-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
amarcafina Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange Beach , Randolph AL. Posts: 747	RE: Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent? sounds like the fuel pump diaphram is shot. __________________ \ Condo in Orange Beach with Boatslip and ramp For Sale or Rent !

07-09-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
robnfl35 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	RE: Possible fuel problem, anyone with a outboard fuel can with carb fuel fitting for rent? Tried the portable fuel, adjusted float, replaced power valve, and checked fuel pressure. No changeI was getting 6 psi. I ordered a reman quadrajet and will go from there.

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