Next problem. 74 50HP fuel issue.

[FlyTSi]

I just got the spark issue fixed and now I have a fuel issue (which is no surprise). When I start the engine it will run ~3 seconds then die, if I wait a couple seconds it will fire up and run about 3 seconds again. Im pretty sure its time to clean the carbs and kit them but I am also wondering if my fuel pump is any good. It squirts a small amount of fuel under no real pressure but as far as I know that may be normal. Anyway I'm just curious if it sounds like the carbs a plugged up to you.
Thanks for the help, this site is great.

 

[evilgenius877]

Re: Next problem. 74 50HP fuel issue.

you should have at least a little pressure from the fuel pump not just dribs and drabs so i would start there b4 you go on to carbs but at a 74 if the crabs are original and never serivced you mightas well cant hurt

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Next problem. 74 50HP fuel issue.

is the vent open on the fuel tank. it never hurts to do the carbs, correctly. try your slow speed needle at 5/8 turns out from soft seated. then adjust from there.