Need help with fuel issue badly with 454 Merceuiser carb engine

atunter316 said:

I just bought a 1991 Rinker with a 7.4 Magnum and the carb is not getting any fuel. I pulled the fuel filter and replaced it. Then I removed it and after turning the motor over for a few min and choking it no gas was even in the filter when I removed it again. I am thinking it might be a fuel pump so we removed it and I am about to order a new pump but I wanted to go through my checklist and see if anyone had any other ideas of what might cause this besides the fuel pump? Any input would help.

Thanks,
MIke

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atunter316 said:

Thanks for the fast responses. I have been reading threads on here about the ball on the anti-siphon valve and the screen in the fuel line. I am going to check both of those right when I get home today. I added 10 gallons with seafoam so it does have gas in the tank. Does anyone know what the easiest way to get to the fuel line and valve on the tank?

Thanks

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atunter316 said:

Still no luck. I replaced the valve with a manual fuel shut off and all the lines are free and clear but still no fuel in the fuel filter or carb. Any ideas??? Thanks

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Bond-o said:

Ayuh,.... If there's gas in the tank, 'n the line is clear, 'n the filter ain't cruddy, 'n there ain't no vacuum leaks,...the fuel pump, Will pump fuel to the carb...

So,... I guess I'd suspect the Fuel Pump...

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