ball hardens as it gets colder.

[rolmops]

I decided to go for a spin on Keuka lake today to see the changing colors on the Bluff while coaxing some pike to my lures.(All I caught was some very large perch).
After launching the boat and parking the car I tried to pump some fuel to the engine in order to start her up,but the ball was hard as a rock and really stiff because of the cold (33 Fahrenheit).
My question is: Is there a ball in the market that stays pliable in cold weather,and if not,what alternatives are used?
As always,thank you for your advice and opinions.

 

[gss036]

Re: ball hardens as it gets colder.

Yes, most OEM bulbs will stay pliable, the after market ones tend be stiff even in warm weather.

 

[jeff_smith_0423]

Re: ball hardens as it gets colder.

The OEM OMC bulbs that I have had stayed pliable in cold weather when they are new. A year or two old and they start to get cranky. I've actually had very good luck with Attwood/Seasense primer bulbs in cold weather.