1981 15 hp Evinrude fuel pump

[Petdoc]

Fuel is getting to the fuel pump but not to the carburetor. Have tried two different pumps. First was a year old second is new. Neither seems to work. Engine will start and run momentarily with a squirt of starter fluid. Any suggestions? Motor was running fine a year ago.

 

[ohio stan]

dissconect fuel line to carb. Does fuel come through the line? If so then you probably have a stuck float

 

[Petdoc]

No fuel comes through the line. I have a clear fuel line to the carb - and no fuel comes into the line.

 

[racerone]

Fuel simply flows through the pump when you operate the primer bulb.-------Which way is the arrow pointing on the bulb ?

 

[boobie]

Disconnect the line from the carb and see what happens.

 

[Petdoc]

I disconnected the line and fuel does come thru - when the bulb is squeezed and when cranked ! Stuck float? If so what's my next step? I tried forcing fuel in to the carburetor with a syringe - no go. i am trying to get some "Mechanic in a Bottle" forced in but still no go.

 

[Petdoc]

Fuel comes thru when the line is disconnected - with the bulb and cranking the motor. I tried forcing fuel into the carb with a syringe - no luck. Also tried "Mechanic in a Bottle" no luck with that either. What next?

 

[boobie]

Take the carb off and repair it. Float is stuck in closed position.

 

[Petdoc]

Thank you! I figured that would probably be next.

 

[Petdoc]

Do I need to remove the flywheel to remove the carburetor? Because I can't get to one of the bolts right now.

 

[flyingscott]

No you do not need to take the flywheel off. You do need to remove the recoil starter to get the carb off.

 

[Petdoc]

Thanks - I'll see what I can do.

 

[racerone]

Lift gently on the recoil as you loosen the bolt.----Do not remove the bolt from the assembly.----There is a washer inside that must stay in place.

 

[oldboat1]

^^+2. Hold it tightly together. A nut (5/16 or 3/8?) will hold the assembly together while working on the carb -- just dangle the assembly over the side of the pan. Might take a pic of the red plastic starter pawl and spring for reassembly.

 

[Petdoc]

Thanks to all of you for your help, she's running once again.