I just bought a 1995 40Hp Evinrude motor. Recently I took it out on the water and was unable to keep it running for longer than a minute. I just had the oil resevoir taken off of the motor since I didn't have room for it in my boat. Now I mix the oil 50 to 1 ration. I noticed that the bulb was going limp as it died. If I keep squeezing the bulb, it's fine. Could there be a sensor that is stopping the gas from flowing through? I'm trying a new gasline and bulb tonight. If that doesn't work, then what are some suggestions. Any help would be appreciated.
<br /><br />Nathan is surely correct.<br />But one question-- The primer ball, does it just go limp, or does it collapse?<br />If it collapses, the vent is closed, the pickup screen in the tank is clogged, fuel hose is kinked or plugged,or the inline filter is plugged.<br />If it's just limp, and you can pump it firm, then, the problem is th fuel pump. (a cheap fix).
