Re: Thanks 12 footer.. still need help
First, I'm glad to be able to help.The folks on this site were here for me when I was stumped, and so it goes.<br />Yes, I would strat by replacing all filters with cartrage type filters, and clean the seperator with carb cleaner. Replace any fuel line that has gotten stiffer than new.<br />Drain and clean out the fuel tank as good as you possably can (some of those built-in tanks are a project in themselves).<br />At minimum, loosen the bowl on the carb, to<br />drain all the old fuel out.<br />Once the fuel lines are clean,the bowl drained, put some fresh mix in the tank,and pump the primer ball till hard.<br />Try starting it. If no go, pull the fuel line from the carb, and turn over the engine. It should squirt fuel. <br />IF IT DOES NOT PUMP FUEL:<br /> The fuel pump has failed. These are compression operated fuel pumps. But since it started on the WD40, we can assume good enough compression is there to operate it.<br />Order a fuel pump rebuild kit for your motor, and remove and rebuild the pump. There isn't much to them,so don't be afraid to dig-in. If you don't have a shop manual for your engine, tho,now is the time to get it. One "exploded view" is worth a thousand words,as JB or ODDD1 or someone once posted
<br />They can be ordered here on Iboats or locally,if you have a good marina nearby.<br />IF IT DOES PUMP FUEL:<br />The carberator is gummed up. It could be a clogged pickup tube,idle jet or float needle. You'll need to remove it, order a rebuild kit for it, clean it,and reassemble using the the kit's gaskets.<br />Be carefull of emersion-type cleaners, as they desolve rubber and plastic. Usually,a can of spray carb cleaner is all that is needed. If you need further help, or run into a snag, feel free to hop back in here. That is what the forum is for. <br />Good luck, and let us know how it turns out
