We're do I put my fuel line

[Newboatguy88]

I have a 1980 7.5 evinrude outboard motor. I was wondering were my fuel line connects to. There are to nipple looking plugs on the motor one has 1 hole and the other has two or four small holes

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

There are 2 fuel lines. The larger one comes from the quick disconnect coupler (where you hook up the fuel tank) and goes under the carb to the fuel pump on the other side of the motor. The other (smaller) one goes from the fuel pump back to the carb.

 

[Newboatguy88]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

There are 2 fuel lines. The larger one comes from the quick disconnect coupler (where you hook up the fuel tank) and goes under the carb to the fuel pump on the other side of the motor. The other (smaller) one goes from the fuel pump back to the carb.

So do i need to have two fuel line and I put some gas into it. The gas drained out does that have something to do with the choke. Does the choke need to be all the way out or all the way in when I try and start the motor thanks for the help

 

[F_R]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

What in the world???? There should be a fuel connector similar to this. Your tank hose clips to it. Another hose is permanently connected between this connector and the fuel pump. And then another hose permanently connected between the fuel pump and carburetor.

You choke it to start a cold motor, open the choke when it starts.

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

The fuel line comes from the remote tank (where you put the gas) and connects to the coupler on the side of the motor. From there, it goes through another fuel line to the fuel pump. The second fuel line then goes from the fuel pump back to the carb. Yes, you need both lines to run the motor. The choke needs to pulled out (closed) for the first one or two pulls. When the motor starts, push the choke knob back in.

 

[Newboatguy88]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

The fuel line comes from the remote tank (where you put the gas) and connects to the coupler on the side of the motor. From there, it goes through another fuel line to the fuel pump. The second fuel line then goes from the fuel pump back to the carb. Yes, you need both lines to run the motor. The choke needs to pulled out (closed) for the first one or two pulls. When the motor starts, push the choke knob back in.

Ok my new problem is I try to connect my hose but it keeps on popping off

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

Push it a bit harder. There's a "clip" that engages the coupler and holds the connection together.

 

[barrynfla]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

When the clip engages, you'll definitely hear and feel a "snap." It's the same connector that's on your fuel line that connects to your gas tank. Don't forget to keep the vent open on your gas tank.

 

[Newboatguy88]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

Ok I guess I have the wrong fuel line can someone post a pic on what it looks like. Because I have a clip but there is nothing to clip to

 

[nwcove]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

F_R posted a pic of what the clip clips to, its the pointy prong on the left of the pic, the clip locks into the groove in that prong.

 

[Newboatguy88]

Re: We're do I put my fuel line

Got it hooked up. Now my fuel line pump is not pumping gas what's wrong now could it be blocked up