Fuel leaking at fuel pump,need help

[nashvilletitans]

I have a 1977 Johnson Seahorse 55 hp 2/cylinder.<br />I put a "kit" in the fuelpump and noticed when I pump up the fuel bulb there is fuel coming from the back of the pump,is this normal? Thanks for your help.<br /> Johnny

 

[rwise]

Re: Fuel leaking at fuel pump,need help

no

 

[JoeP.]

Re: Fuel leaking at fuel pump,need help

I also have a 55 johnson, I would suggest take the fuel pump off and using the same gaskets, try it again. The screws probaby were not tight enough. <br />Good Luck,<br />Joe

 

[nashvilletitans]

Re: Fuel leaking at fuel pump,need help

Thnaks Joe, I took it apart and reassembled it. Its not leaking now. I also noticed the instructions showed it should have a "screen" just inside the cover,mine didnt,nor did one come with the rebuild kit. I reckon I'll need to look at the OMC parts store for one of those. As far as I can tell,its the only filter on my fuel system.WOW<br /> JB

 

[rwise]

Re: Fuel leaking at fuel pump,need help

at least put an in-line filter on it, don't wont trash in the carb/s