Do I need a Primer Bulb?

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smokeyjoe 2

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I have a 1983 150 Hp Mercury with an electric fuel pump on the tank! I have read all these post about Primer Bulbs and was not sure if my set up needed one or not!! I would think not with an electric fuel pump just not sure!!I'm new to this boat ownership thing and I have alot of questions!! So thanks for any help!! :confused: :confused:
 
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Re: Do I need a Primer Bulb?

WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER, hOW THE MOTOR IS RUNNING WITH THAT ELECTRIC PUMP?
 
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Re: Do I need a Primer Bulb?

You do not need a bulb with the electric pump. I have concidered doing this myself, what type pump do you have?
 
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Re: Do I need a Primer Bulb?

DBoner.<br /><br />Please lose the CAPS LOCK. Caps are considered shouting on the web.<br /><br />Thanks. :)
 
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Re: Do I need a Primer Bulb?

It's hard to get started that's why I was asking about the primer bulb!! once it gets started it runs good!!
 
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Re: Do I need a Primer Bulb?

Even though you have the electric pump, you will have to turn the ignition on for a few seconds for the pump to do what the bulb used to do. Should take about the count of five-ten. You should be able to hear when the fuel line is preasurized, then do your starting procedure. Do you have a fuel preasure regulator in the line somewhere, Im not sure what the preasure should be set at though, Im thinking 2-3 #s.
 
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