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1983 140 Johnson Fuel Delivery Problems

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" I have a built in tank that

" I have a built in tank that I was running off of and had the engine connected directly to it with 3/8 hardware. I needed more fuel capacity so I purchased 2 6 gallon portable tanks. I then purchased J/E quick connects for all of them including the built in tank in the hopes that I could easily switch tanks. I took the boat out and after 5/15 mins depending on speed the primer bulb is sucked flat and the engine dies. Obviously insufficient fuel flow but the only thing that has changed is the J/E quick connectors. I checked the usual suspects such as dirty filter or pickup, line restriction or kink or plugged tank vents. All are OK.
My question is, Are the quick connects incapable of flowing sufficient fuel? If so, what type of quick connect could I use?

Thanks "
 
" Check the tanks for plastic

" Check the tanks for plastic debris from the drilling and manufacturing process. This stuff gets into the primer bulb and plugs the pickup. I had it happen to two of my tanks. You can turn the fuel hose around (engine end to tank) and give the primer bulb a few quick squeezes. This will clear the clog. Turn the hose around again check operation. If debris is the problem, you need to drain the tank and shake out the loose stuff. "
 
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