Mariner 60 2 stroke 3 cylinder SOFT BULB

[nivek600]

"Hi, I have just fitted a bran

"Hi, I have just fitted a brand new Quicksilver fuel line and primer bulb to my brand new Quicksilver fuel tank (MARINER 60 2 STROKE 3 CYLINDER 2006), I think I may have a problem.....when I prime the fuel up to the engine fuel inlet valve (where it enters the engine) all is well to start off, as the bulb becomes hard, however if I continue to squeeze the bulb it then goes between hard & soft/ hard/ soft and so on. The enging starts fine and runs ok.... should this bulb become rock hard after a few squeezes and STAY HARD...? I am beginning to think perhaps the "inlet valve" that the new fuel line clicks onto (on the engine) may be worn? anything you can tell me would be much appreciated before I purchase a new inlet valve section."

 

[gotwohull]

check gasket around fuel pump

check gasket around fuel pump prime bulb and look at pump

 

[gotwohull]

check to see if arrow on prime

check to see if arrow on primer is facing the carb

 

[beckerjs]

"you pump the bulb, fuel goes

"you pump the bulb, fuel goes to carbs, bulb gets hard because fuel can't go anywhere, engine starts and uses fuel, bulb gets softer=normal.
If the fuel bulb doesn't colapse, its done its job by delivering fuel to the engine"

 

[nivek600]

"Ok, all seems fine now, thank

"Ok, all seems fine now, thanks JB & JOE for your input on this problem, and putting my mind at rest, thanks guy's... sorted!"