No fuel being pumped

rhampton

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Does anyone have any advice as to why I keeping my Fuel primer bulb continues to loose pressure? Engine not getting fuel from the tank.

I would appreciate any assitance
 

Laddies

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Re: No fuel being pumped

It sounds like your fuel pump is bad, what is the HP and Year of the engine?
 

Silvertip

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Re: No fuel being pumped

You need to provide a little more information. Before you start the engine, does the primer bulb get firm when you squeeze it? If it does, then it's not a problem. Remember though, after the engine starts, the primer bulb does not remain firm. It shoud not however, be sucked flat. After starting, if the engine tends to die, squeeze the primer bulb. If that keeps the engine going, the fuel pump is very likely in need of replacement or rebuilding. Since we have no idea what engine you have and whether or not the engine runs, or what you've checked so far it's difficult to offer any other suggestions.
 

rhampton

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Re: No fuel being pumped

Silvertip said:
You need to provide a little more information. Before you start the engine, does the primer bulb get firm when you squeeze it? If it does, then it's not a problem. Remember though, after the engine starts, the primer bulb does not remain firm. It shoud not however, be sucked flat. After starting, if the engine tends to die, squeeze the primer bulb. If that keeps the engine going, the fuel pump is very likely in need of replacement or rebuilding. Since we have no idea what engine you have and whether or not the engine runs, or what you've checked so far it's difficult to offer any other suggestions.
 

snappernz

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Re: No fuel being pumped

have a look at the "o" ring in the ends of the fuel lines,you may find 1 is damaged
 
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