Losing fuel pressure
5th lake Brad
Posted 6/16/2013 9:29 PM (#646836)
Subject: Losing fuel pressure





Posts: 537


Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI
I often fish some lakes that are connected by shallow channels. When I trim motor up to get through, the fuel bulb loses pressure. Sometimes to the point of the motor dying. I don't trim it up that high and the distance is not very far, maybe 100 yards or so. I end up having to pump up the bulb to make it through. The motor is a 2010 50hp two stroke mercury. What's the deal? Is there an air leak? Any help would be appreciated.
sworrall
Posted 6/16/2013 11:06 PM (#646851 - in reply to #646836)
Subject: Re: Losing fuel pressure





Posts: 32958


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I'd try a new gas hose and connectors first.
shaley
Posted 6/16/2013 11:16 PM (#646855 - in reply to #646851)
Subject: Re: Losing fuel pressure





Posts: 1184


Location: Iowa Great Lakes
Yep what Steve said your sucking air someplace, bulb or any connectors may be the issue...