2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

[spacerust]

The high pressure fuel pump has been changed. It will start, but have to keep feeding it fuel to stay running. I was told by someone locally it is either ecu or high pressure fuel pump. Suggestions?

 

[Crosbyman]

feeding it fuel ??? how ..with the fuel primer pump ?

did you check the lift pump & screen for clogging....tank fuel pick-up ok ? tank venting ok ?

 

[jakedaawg]

Are the lights blinking on the system check guage? Are yhe lights blinking on the emm? Should be throwing a code. If no code id start with fuel filters and verify pressures. When it quits is it a gradual decline or like flipping a switch?

 

[rowerowe101]

The high pressure fuel pump has been changed. It will start, but have to keep feeding it fuel to stay running. I was told by someone locally it is either ecu or high pressure fuel pump. Suggestions?

I would verify its a fuel issue before diving into electrical.

Would check status of everything from tank to pump to see if leaks/clogs.

If by feeding fuel you mean priming the primer bulb, then its most likely the fuel pump or carbuerators, if everything from tank to pump is satisfactory.

 

[racerone]

There are no carburetors on an E-TEC motor.

 

[rowerowe101]

There are no carburetors on an E-TEC motor.

Ah yes, I was just seeing if the community was paying attention.... haha, I guess that’s what I get for working only on older motors

 

[82rude]

As stated above the ecm should throw a code.Want to know if the fuel system is operating correctly just close the vent on your tank assuming its a portable and watch for awhile.It will collapse a 12 gallon tank like a diesel sub at 2000 ft.Yours truly found that out lol.Mines a 2011 60 etec.Maybe the tank hose is buggered or the bulb.Other than maybe at the beginning of the year ive never pumped the bulb ever.

 

[jakedaawg]

This just dawned on me...I have had a couple of that vintage that had kinked fuel lines. The one leading to the high pump. They take a weird bend thats fairly sharp and hidden from view. It was a bugger to change them out now that I recall. I believe I did it without pulling the flywheel or some fairly involved component. I believe I swore that the next time I the marina would just have to pay and I was gonna pull whatever it was that was in the way. Anyways checke the fuel lines. Pretty sure it was the supply but it may have been a return...it is hidden.