Troubleshooting Outboard Engine Fuel System
Chris will be troubleshooting a leaking fuel system for a 20hp Suzuki outboard mounted on a 13ft boston whaler. Chris will demonstrate how he finds the fuel leak, what needs to be replaced and walks you though how to replace the fuel adapters and priming bulb step by step.
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A good, honest video. Bloopers included with good info. I'm not sure, but it appeared you wrapped the teflon tape in the wrong direction for greatest success. It will work either way if the parts screw together. But sometimes the tape will begin to unwrap while screwing the parts together, a problem that is avoided if the tape is wrapped in the right direction.
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, novice move on my part at the time. I completely agree, tape in the correct directions makes life easier 👌🏼
@archer9732
2 ай бұрын
@@thecollegequarterdeck When I look for advice, I trust a man who can admit to his mistakes. As a result of your video, I found the problem with my system and repaired it. Thanks for a great video.
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 ай бұрын
@@archer9732 I appreciate it! Glad you were able to fix your issue!
Thanks homie. You are the only dude I found that made it clear and straightforward.
@thecollegequarterdeck
3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy we could help!
Excellent video. No drama and straightforward. 👍👍
@thecollegequarterdeck
3 жыл бұрын
Thats our goal!
Didn't notice the direction of the arrows and engine wouldn't start. Thanks a lot!
Thanks man this video was very helpful! Great content!
@thecollegequarterdeck
3 жыл бұрын
Awww! Thank you! We appreciate the support!
Very helpful video! I noticed when you are priming the non-working bulb that it is not being held vertically...many primer bulbs won't become firm/pump if they're not held in the vertical position so that the ball drops down into position to create pressure buildup.
@thecollegequarterdeck
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes, that is correct. We did a bit of that off screen, but Chris should have held the bulb vertically to get the best results.
If i have a similiar tank you showed here, would I need to manually vent it before use if its been stored for a week?
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 жыл бұрын
It's always good to open the vent when in use so that way any pressure is released from the tank.
Great video - quick question. I have a 13ft 2008 whaler with twin 6.6 quicksilver tanks (40ph Merc). Running this weekend, the boat started to bog down and died. I noticed the bulb was collapsed and the tank we were running off of under the pickup and connection was leaking fuel - you could press down on the tank or just move it and fuel would come out. Shut the tank off and got it started on the other tank and made it back in. I know there's a gasket under the pickup/connection, and it appears to have gone bad (obviously with the fuel leak). Could this cause issues with the bulb and stalling out? Keep the videos coming!
@thecollegequarterdeck
Жыл бұрын
All depends on the tank and your set up so its hard to say.
helpful video
You think is a must to have fuel water separator for small fuel injected outboards?
@thecollegequarterdeck
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully my response to your comment on the other video helps clarify things :)
i think your line was first on the wrong way ,the primer ball arrow has to point to the motor
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 жыл бұрын
Forgot to reply, but the engine is still running so I think it's Gucci ^-^
my motor goes good for 20 minutes then the primer is flat, after keep squeezing the primer for 5 minutes then the motor starts but only runs max 5 knots all the way back to the boat ramp if i try go faster it stalls, any ideas because it does go fast for the first 20 minutes every time I go out then primer flat again? I dont think its a blockage as it runs perfect for first 20 min each time, has an underfloor fuel tank. Please help...
@thecollegequarterdeck
Жыл бұрын
As in the priming bulb is sucked flat or theres no just no fuel in it but has its normal shape?
@AussieRic
Жыл бұрын
@@thecollegequarterdeck Hi, yes totally flat and stays flat takes 5min to squeeze it to pump fuel again.
@AussieRic
Жыл бұрын
@@thecollegequarterdeck funny thing is after i finally get it primed for fuel flow, I can't go over 5 knots or the motor stalls, like this all the way back to the boat ramp.
@thecollegequarterdeck
Жыл бұрын
@@AussieRic I know its gonna sound silly but, is the fuel tank vent open?
@AussieRic
Жыл бұрын
@@thecollegequarterdeck no all sealed up except the breather hose that is new. I'm going to try run the fuel from a fuel can instead of the underfloor tank just so i can see if its the motor or fuel tank. Or maybe a clear hose going to the motor to see if any air bubbles get through. just an idea at the moment.
to much talk about fuel line connectors was waiting for fuel system info.
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 жыл бұрын
Nice :)
All those adapters suck..I'm hard hosing everything
@thecollegequarterdeck
2 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome to do that as well!
This content was horrible.
@thecollegequarterdeck
3 жыл бұрын
:D
Nice video and thank you for sharing. I'm trying to find out what's the problem with my tank... it get sucked in and looks like I'm having fuel restriction.🐟🪝🎣
@thecollegequarterdeck
4 ай бұрын
Is the vent open on top of the tank? That way air can flow in and out, allowing the pressure in the tank to equalize.