1974 50hp.evin. gass prob.

[jacob t.]

Hi! I have a 1974 ranger 2 bass boat with a 1974 50h.p. evinrude mod# 50743m. 1st.boat! Runs great on boot in yard. Took to river started great ,warm up leaver works correct, idle good,throttle forward plains out then dies. Now for the trouble.Has elect. fuel pump 35gal. per. hr. with pressure reg. matching unite,pr.reg. from .05psi. to 6 psi. Had to set at 5psi. to run on boot. If I take it off it will flood.Will not pressure up and even.flood unless turned off when not running.Are floats stuck? Any help would be greatly welcome. Happy fishing!! THANKS ALL.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1974 50hp.evin. gass prob.

#1 outboards are not suppose to have electric fuel pumps. they can push the float needle open, and become a fire hazard. your motor is suppose to run on this fuel pump, mounted on the block of the motor. Part Number: 0385781
Description: PUMP AY,FUEL
Pack Qty: 1
Dimensions: 3.50 x 2.25 x 2.25 (in)
Weight: 0.44 lbs
Equivalent Parts: 0394543,0395713,0398338,0432451,0433387,0438556

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[jacob t.]

Re: 1974 50hp.evin. gass prob.

thanks! what i thought. what do i kneed to get right pump?