How to check fuel flow on outboard

[@mac-kk9ir]

Great video, professional and right to the point. Unlike others on KZbin that play music in the back ground and waste time wanting to hear themself talk. Keep posting! 👍🏻

[@myotheraccount5947]

I don't do a lot of work on engines, but when I do, I usually get a refresher and I'm always reminded of how intuitive they really are... fuel oxygen spark. Thanks

[@johnrawlings5466]

One of the best explanations of outboard motor fuel flow, excellent job😊

[@j.graham3269]

1995 60hp Tracker cranked no start (sat idle for a year) this video showed me how to check for gas to carburetor, opened the bowl drain, pumped the gas ball to flush out old gas, started right up. ( already had put fresh fuel and enzyme additive in tank) . Thanks for taking the time to show me how to trouble shoot.

[@SwampyOgre425]

Thanks for doing this, the store told me I should be able to just squeeze the pump and fuel would come out, didn’t work. Watched your video and it made it easy to see that you need to push that connector in for fuel to come out. Did that and it confirmed it was working. Saved me an unnecessary 75 purchase of a new one

[@isaiahrosales7070]

Well even if that one didn’t work your store don’t offer a return policy or wtf? I’ve done something similar and had to return it but I didn’t have to pay again so that’s kinda crazy they would make you pay again

[@memphisbelle6077]

This guy in the video is also a legend in the Avaition community

[@boatman222345]

A common mistake people make when attempting to prime a fuel line from a previously empty fuel tank is forgetting to hold the primer bulb in a fully upright position while squeezing the bulb. This enables the valves in the primer bulb to function properly. Another often missed step in systems with large fuel tank line filter systems is neglecting to fill the canister with fuel after changing the filter. If you leave the canister empty you will be forced to squeeze the primer bulb many times to fill it before fuel will actually be delivered to,the engine.

[@CTRadventures]

Good to know! I just got my first boat *comment above* the primer his horizontal and I have always used it that way. Might explain why sometimes the boat starts on the first try and others the 6th

[@taringaturi6950]

I couldn't figure it out till I watched this clip. I put the bulb on the wrong way haha! Cheers Mate

[@Lee_Lee1776]

Man you are the best. So to the point and clear.

[@jamesa6272]

Nice video! My 8 hp tohatsu wouldn’t idle. Took off the carbs and cleaned out the jets. Put back together and it ran perfect.

[@MJ-zr1bk]

This video is the most helpful video on KZbin. Thank you so much 🙏

[@mikeodonnell9888]

Definitely in my top 5 for sure

[@Tgwork-k7u]

Explains everything very well

[@marley4142]

I see why you have 1.5 M views, calm commonsense advice. Well done, subscribed.

[@fatboydan02]

2000 model 40 hp Johnson outboard. New fuel tank ,line and primer bulb. Engine recently gone through (maybe),it runs good,but will Sometimes not run unless you constantly squeeze the primer bulb,other times it'll run fine. Don't want to just start throwing parts at it....found your channel,you seem to be well versed on the operation of outboards. Hoping you or a subscriber can guide me to the proper troubleshooting needed to get the engine running properly. thanks in advance.

[@tallmex96]

bought a little boat with a 35hp motor, one of the things that i just noticed while unsucesfully trying to start it was the one way pump was installed in reverse and i realized that during this video lol

[@shirleymckey6483]

Thank you! Very helpful to remove the mystery of an outboard motor!

[@alexblair9047]

Very helpfull i just got my boat out of the shop and its still not running right and it runs but starts cutting out when you give it full throttle then it dies after a few mins it will start back up idles great till you give it the juice....thanks

[@h7283]

Very well explained. I tend to jump in too fast and miss little essential checks.

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Great. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada

[@BassBashin]

This just completely opened my eyes thanks a lot man!

[@gregbrowning4827]

Your boat motor videos are the best on the web. I've learned a ton from you. Thank you!

[@Jim-fe2xz]

We rented a small fishing boat on a lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It would run for a while then quit. We looked around and saw a lot of other boat renters waving for a tow. I found that priming a few squeezes would get it started but this time when it started to stumble I'd give the bulb a few squeezes kept it going. Annoying but better than rowing! Interesting that every boat they rented had the same problem huh?

[@sadaftracy9972]

I have Honda 50hp, was running good. I added more fuel to tank, now it’s mkt starting.

[@Lee_Lee1776]

GREAT video. Easy to understand and informative.

[@siaripop7]

Great video and narration, very helpful!

[@rudorc]

Wow! Great video. Quick and clear instruction. I needed this last spring.

[@ia6980]

When i primed my external gasoline tank on my tohatsu 6hp outboard and once bulb inflated, if i press more on it, gasoline pees out of the black tiny hose in front, is that normal? My engine started to sputter at high rpms and im trying to figure out what could it be, engine is new 2023, Barely used, always run it dry after use ,(i dont drain carbuterator though, just let it run idle until it shuts down, any advise would greatly appreciated)

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

Going thru this right now on. A Honda 20 hp brand new but haven't run it in 1.5 years. The gas in it had stabilizer. I got fresh gas and will purge the old fuel thru the bowl hole you indicated. Thanks.

[@greglogaridis7873]

Did this end up working for you? I’m going to try this tomorrow

[@kratos0777]

Wow thank you. You're vidieo was very informative and I could see everything you were describing. Simple clear and concise

[@SwampyOgre425]

My outboard only gets 4000 RPM WOT, It has good compression, new plugs, new fuel pump, filter, cleaned carbs... I'm wondering if I have a fuel flow problem. Is it possible if I have a clog in a fuel line that it can get to a certain fuel flow amount and then tops out and that's why I can't get it to do the recommended 5500 RPM at WOT? We've checked the linkage and its fully WOT, but it acts as if I've only pushed the throttle up 75%. Since I've replaced so many other things I was tempted to just to buy a new fuel hose, go straight from a gas tank and straight into the fuel pump. That way I bypass the pickup line, older fuel lines, water separator, and fuel lines in the engine. The one from the filter to the pump almost looks like it could get kinked. If then I can get full RPMs I've isolated my problem to something in the lines.

[@Dan-SATX]

Have you found a solution? I have same problem, but only get 3000rpm.

[@SwampyOgre425]

@@Dan-SATX Nope, unfortunately not. I think mine might be electrical or something, maybe coils or CDI fail under load but it's difficult to test. I no longer think its fuel flow because I bypassed almost everything and still have the same result.

[@randybarnes8454]

Don't pump the bulb to hard or you can stick shut the needle valve on the floats. Also make sure the vent on the fuel tank or cap is big enough for proper fuel flow to the engine at wide open throttle. If it isn't the engine will bog down until you back down on the throttle.

[@ShadBaldes]

my man

[@mikescampfire1676]

right on....i got about half way through the check...will continue and thank you

[@Sertao2013]

With the new cheap after market bulbs they put a plastic liner to keep the ethanol from eating the rubber . The liner has been breaking lose and blocking the fuel . you can pump it and see some fuel come out but its not flowing when its connected one brand that a lot of people are complaining about is the attwood . This is causing a lot of carburetor rebuilds for nothing . Show how to test to make sure the flow of the gas is coming from the bulb .Get a Attwood bulb cut long ways for a side view of whats going on inside and how the plastic liner is stopping the fuel from flowing like it should . I went through 3 attwood bulbs in one month and was having engine trouble do to lack of gas getting to the carb . I finitely went and got the 30.00 mercury bulb and now it runs perfectly . I wish you would make a video showing this new way the cheap bulbs are being made are not allowing fuel flow . Look at the reviews on the attwood bulbs . This problem is going to cause a lot of headaches . I'm just glad I figured it out without rebuilding my carb .

[@geyang4837]

Love this video... I have a 1987 110 evinrude after we did carburetor rebuilt the motor just won't get gas.....change all fuel line....fuel primer.....fuel pump...check the fuel tank....the engine will run when press full of gas from primer....but dies after the fuel is burn out....and will start again after pressing fuel back into the motor....any clue would be helpful... Thanks!

[@mattyB114players]

This is my same issue on my Yamaha 115! Did u figure anything out?

[@melcase8153]

I have a 1997 Mercury XR6 150hp 2-stroke EFI (recently purchased). can you show fuel system from tank fuel flow? ie, is there a backflow valve inside tank. Does the fuel pickup nozzle in tank have a filter?

[@franciskelley6919]

I just had a shop rebuild my carbs and didn’t have time to test drive / he only tank tested motor ! Will start & idle and run up to 2200 rpm / after that will not increase rpm and go on plane / already changed hose & bulb/ but does not seem to squeeze up firm! Motor ran good before I took in for service , just wanted carbs clean and new needles and seats ! I am thinking fuel pump or dirty filter ?

[@jonathanravelo2263]

We’re you able to figure it out I’m having a similar problem

[@doeroe8480]

If you havent Adjust your carb setup all three carbs have to run in sync they make a special tool to adjust

[@leesalouise9058]

Great tips. Having trouble with fuel getting to carb. Very helpful thank you.

[@wes8740]

Good video! Straight the to point and informative. Thanks

[@cesarcastro39]

I have a mercury motor on my boat 115 Hp it sometime has a good speed and sometime to slow what could be problem?

[@Smitty1714]

Such an informative and easy to understand video! Thanks a lot!

[@Rowintelplus]

+EX Smith Thanks for watching. Safe Motoring!

[@Smitty1714]

+ROWINTEL.COM thanks! I had a problem with fuel drippig out of the cowling when the engine was trimmed up. When I took the cowling off and primed the bulb, I saw that a tiny amount of fuel was seeping through the engines actual fuel filter. unscrewed the bowl, wrapped some plumbers tape around the threads and screwed the bowl back on and I am happy to say I no longer have the issues anymore!

[@markgundert5760]

My 9.9 2 stroke starts up no problem but when I'm under way I have to squeeze the bulb in order to keep it from dying out... faulty fuel pump?

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

I’m having similar issues with my engine I made a video showing my struggles Yesterday

[@joshuafredrickson7408]

I have a 1998 evinrude 50 hp 2 stroke. I acquired it after the prev owners let it sit for 3-5 years. I am able to get it to run half-a!@'d, but when it is in the water and in gear, it barely goes 5 mph at full throttle. It will rev all the way up when not in gear. Any suggestions? Also.. do you have a video that shows the removal of the two carbs on a 98 evinrude 50 hp 2 stroke? Thanks alot.

[@tommyphillips8113]

Very helpful indeed! I just need to change my fuel line from the center console gas tank to the water separator No clue how to get it from the console tank The flow is restricted Presumably trash on pick up

[@BryanJSmith-ne4kv]

Informative video... Now my problem consists of the fuel system not holding pressure. I pump the bulb it will start and run... Sometimes stalling I reach back the bulb is soft again and requires pumping... I re-pump and it will start but runs like it's not getting enough fuel.. I know this cause I proceed to pump bulb while engine is running and then it begans to idle better and run correctly... I cut it off and after having fished for a while... anywhere from 30 minutes or longer, I go to start it and again no pressure and have to start all over again with pumping before starting and then pumping it while it's running... Long I know but you seem astute in this area

[@memphiswudtke2690]

i'm having same problem? what's options??

[@jonathanravelo2263]

I’m having the same problem

[@fishhunt9874]

That was a good way to verify that you had fuel to the carburetor using the pressure created by the fuel priming bulb. You did miss out on mentioning the other main culprit of fuel starvation being a faulty fuel pump. I am having an issue with my kicker and I already eliminated my fuel line as a culprit by removing my connection to my main tank and connecting to a known working portable tank. Today I am going to connect a “T” fitting into my fuel line after my pump and check the amount of fuel pressure as well as the consistency of that pressure.

[@floridagirl9064]

what causes a brand new Y 50 to starve? its 3 weeks old this os ridiculous. it runs when it wants to

[@rickyd865VOL]

Do you close the fuel cell vent after you get engine started or do you run the engine with vent open on fuel cell?

[@CyphersCycles]

I have a 2001 Johnson 2 stroke 50 horse power outboard motor. It starts right up cold/or hot. However after I ride for an hour and then stop (to swim or restaurant), it will not restart. Sometimes it will takes 2 hours to restart. And when it restarts, it starts quick. Vaporlock? driving me crazy. Mechanics can't fix it because it starts right up for them. Help please.

[@TTTT-rc4fv]

Hi did you fix your issue? Same happened to me today!

[@mikeodonnell9888]

Great KZbin instructional video!!

[@duaneadamski780]

I have a 2016 Evinrude Etec 50 HP. My question is should the fuel filter be full of gas when running at all times. Visually after priming the bulb it is visually full and after 10 minutes of running it is empty. The motor continues to run. In fact the dealer tested the motor and stated he ran it for 1.5 hours and all full pump pressures where per specification. The filter was empty when I picked the boat up after service. Thoughts?

[@CTRadventures]

Yup mine is bogging down if I go full throttle once I hit 45 ish mph she starts to sputter but when I back off it regains and it fine. It's an 87 Johnson 150 V6 2 stroke. Friday when I can take her out. I been told to pump the primer ball once we hit that speed. To see if it comes back. Then I'm guessing it's a primer ball or fuel pump? I'm brand new to boating and this is my first boat. I also noticed that at least I'm my opinion if on idle and in gear seems to be running a little rough unless I give it a little juice. I wouldn't be surprised at all if I need to clean all 6 carbs

[@rickwalls2395]

Very informative, I will be able to find my problem. Thanks

[@dakotajohnson6270]

Does this have to do with a two-stroke or four stroke?

[@nickbeard2821]

So I have a 25 efi merc and my motor after running rough totally died. I can prime with the primer bulb and get fuel to the engine fuel filter but there's an inline clear glass filter before the vapor seprator the is clearly not filled with fuel. I tried priming with the hand bulb filling it up and hitting the electric start but either way its still empty. Could my fuel pump have went out? I had drained all fuel from the whole fuel system including fuel rail cause i thougt i had water in my fuel.

[@thomasmyers6000]

This video saved me hours...

[@tomwilliams1035]

What if the fuel pump leaks will it prevent it from starting ?

[@charlesbryant5627]

Great video, guy's like you make it worth it. Thanks so much.

[@AROC1988AI]

This is proper troubleshooting. Thank you!

[@McNighthawk750]

Also check the condition of those o-rings at each end of fuel hose

[@philipknoll5694]

I have rebuilt my carbs on a 40hp mercury it idels great but when you go to excellerate the motor just bogs right down I have a brand new primer bulb and line plenty of fuel out of the fuel pump. what else can i look at ? thank you for your help

[@Rowintelplus]

Does it make a difference if the motor is warm or cold?

[@Bonjbeer]

Great video. Traced my issue to a dodgy primer bulb on the external tank fuel line.

[@1964summit]

I have a 95 Evinrude 25 with a carb. just had it rebuilt when it wouldn't idle. Couldn't locate a inline fuel filter. Can I add a clear plastic one to the gas line ( before the pump bulb) coming out of the gas tank. 2nd yr for a rebuilt carb. ugh

[@harrymacintyre]

When I pump primer bulb on my Mariner 5hp outboard it will not got hard. When I removed the engine lid I noticed fuel pumping out of two small copper pipes on top of the carb, looks like they are missing hose pipes but couldn't find any? Are they an overflow? Am I missing something? help appreciated! Harry

[@findingtruth511]

Hi what are some symptoms of bad fuel pump also of bad carburetor when engine runs

[@ayhankucukozer1478]

Mercury 50 hp marine engine fuel is not coming to the spark plugs. I am thinking. injectors are solid. ecu is solid. When you add a few drops of gasoline into the cylinders, the engine starts and then stops. Cylinder pressure is very good. When you press the starter to start the engine, oily gasoline comes out of the exhaust. Can you help me? Also, there are syringes inside the log. I don't understand what they do. Greetings from Turkey.

[@TravisInCanada1]

Perfect explanation, great video thank you!

[@thruthfog]

What if ball pump doesn't get hard? Thanks for the great video.

[@stevepeterson9749]

Replace check valve in gas hose.

[@mickaelcohen6152]

Bring a pink pussycat it will get hard 4 sure

[@jshall1000]

Could it still be carb if I spray starter fluid in carb or where plugs are but still won't start

[@hucknbarry3496]

Guess what I'm doing tommarow morning! Thank's, for this video, makes sense and cheaper than replacing parts etc.

[@ychongy]

If you keep pressing the bulb and over flow the carburetor. Will fuel start squirting out the carburetor through a screw that looks like it has a hole?

[@william1142]

I got a 2014 Yamaha 50hp four stroke, and it works normally fine until i pull the box so i can get more speed. When i pull it, it wont accelerate as good, and it wont raise in speed. Any tips?

[@laffilmfest3759]

Very thorough info...thank u!

[@Bennysnamehere]

Do i need to totally uncap and vent the gasoline container before i connect it to the outboard?

[@ollywalls1354]

I have a mariner 6 hp outboard and just got an external fuel tank for it. Should the fuel line be on or off while running it because when it's on it fills up the internal tank and when it's off it doesn't start.

[@mikesanythingoutdoors9153]

Great info, im getting plenty of fuel to the carb so next ima check the jets,i have a tahatsu 4 stroke 8hp looks just like that, any other suggestions if it's not the jets?

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Check the float needle is functioning correctly.

[@newyota1]

Should the float needle when the bowl is full prevent you from continueing to pump bulb?

[@tonyvaldivia7300]

Mine is just the opposite. I have to pump gas sparingly into the motor and put up with increasing the amount after each try of starting, finally the engine will start. Otherwise the thing will just flood with "normal" amount of primer bulb pressure. Could the float valve be screwed up?? Thanks in advance for your response. 2009 Mercury 2 stroke 50hp.

[@MegaRobbo72]

Great video. Very clear and helped me out. Thanks

[@justinfaircloth1676]

What if the primer bulb is going flat after accelerating it will idle and do fine at low rpms

[@peterphelps7969]

Good morning great video, I have a Mercury Black Max 150find the started this last weekend would not start I pulled the screws out of the bottom of the carburetor bowl and oil ran out. Upon further investigation I discovered that the oil reservoir cap at the top of the motor was cracked and allowing air to come in I am assuming did this allowed the oil to gravity drain into the carburetor bowls, is this a reasonable assumption?

[@ronaldvanpelt2723]

I have a 2002 Honda 115 outboard motor that runs great when started and at low rpm. Once operating under load (full throttle) for approx. 60 seconds the motor begins to bog down and eventually stalls out. The bulb never gets stiff when squeezing. I have changed fuel filters. Unfortunately ethanol fuel has been used in the motor. Do you have any suggestions

[@robertrusso1413]

uo

[@colt8358]

Hi i have a 2005 mercury 40hp 2 stroke .after it warms up gas runs back to the tank sometimes when running low speeds and when i shut it off and let it sit for a short time i tried a new gas line and bulb from the tank to the motor with no luck. any idea why it does this?

[@mattwoody1089]

Hi whare is that screw on a mid 80 15hp evinrude outboard

[@PedroRodriguez-oo3gz]

Im getting fuel but not enough to throttle up. When i attempt to it stalls. After i check the water seperator, it sucks in air when i unscrew it. Replace it prime with the bulb, the. Start the motor the bulb slims down and stays half depressed. Any ideas?

[@kevinanderson9243]

1980 mercury 50 hp runs fine in neutral and low rpms but when I open the throttle up it won't go into that higher gear...runs like a 10 horse! I changed plugs, Sea Foamed the carbs, but no real results. Saw your video and remembered the bulb doesn't really get "hard"...🤔...sound like fuel filter? If filter in tank is clogged then it wouldn't pull enough fuel to let the bulb get hard would it? But if the engine filter was plugged, it would get hard! What do you think? Thx

[@TheSeamus99]

I had oil come out of that drain plug!!! any suggestions?

[@kahnkhairi9714]

Very nice thanks can u plz help for 40hp outboard 2000 how much oil I need to mix with petrol thanks

[@bm5298]

I have this exact motor. I've removed and cleaned the carb. I have not fully disassembled the float mount or the spring pin; simply because the inside base of the carb bowl was almost immaculate. Do you have a jet cleaning tut as well as a carb float set tut? Because I think that may be my issue. Im not a mechanic at all so I dont take something apart unless ive seen it a number of times.

[@Nate......]

My primer bulb doesn't get hard.. Is it okay that it doesn't get hard? I can feel gas in it. It runs fine. Hard to crank when cold though.

[@thebigcountry6757]

It's always every outboard on KZbin but the one I have. Which is a 200 efi..I'm gonna try and trace this. I know my fuel water separator is bad. It actually had marble sized gummy deposits sitting on top of the filter. So I know some of that buildup has to be in the lines somewhere as well. Maybe even in Carb.. So i pumped into a glass until I just got fuel minus water from bulb to where filter attaches..So I'm good at that point. Now I need to check lines. It doesn't seem mine are easy like in this vid. I'll take a closer look. Any further suggestions that may help ? 2003 Mercury 200 EFI I have a small white strainer too, but it comes from the oil reserve reservoir. Is that a fuel line strainer ?

[@KowboyUSA]

What if the motor will run great wide open throttle for an indeterminate amount of time: anywhere from 4 minutes to 40 minutes - then it suddenly bogs down and only runs slightly above idle rpms with the throttle still wide open? 1996 Johnson 15hp - already replaced the gas tanks, primer bulb, all the fuel lines and completely disassembled and cleaned the carburetor (twice).

[@mickaelcohen6152]

Get a new engine

[@Shokenryu]

Check your fuel pump. Could be a leak or clocked.

[@jamesmurphy3347]

I'll make it short... runs grate cold but once warmed up I have to squeeze the primer bulb to keep it running Also I've refreshed the gaskets and diaphragm in the fuel pump..did not replace the 2 check valves. 1967 merc 500 thunderbolt 4 cyl 50 hp outboard 2 stroke motor. Any ideas?

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Choke stuck on.

[@bjpatpat5801]

after i run my boat to a spot and turn it off in an hour or so later the bulb gets soft when I start and I have to pump bulb to get it started but it seems like the bulb is still soft thinking off changing bulb not sure of size I put a 9/16 wrench that fits tight but not sure of the right size in millimeters

[@Gizzard4400]

This is one hell of a video thank you very much. Exactly what I was looking for 👌👍👍👍

[@katiepoole1221]

to get motor started, have to spray gas into carburetor. After you do tat it will stay running. When you put in gear and idle it will shut off, have to give it more throttle to get it to run. When running and go down to idle it shuts off.

[@jeffstrasheim7683]

Great video, do you have on how to adjust the carburetor for low trolling speed at higher altitudes?

[@eamonnocarroll5866]

Very well explained Thanks

[@NickYack]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing this education

[@TysonBaisacOutdoors]

Is it normal to take like 7-10 pulls to start my motor on a cold start

[@charleswood6674]

What about overfueling? I have a 98 Johnson 115 that does not idle well then does better at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle but bogs down again at full throttle for several seconds before finally smoothing out and getting up on plane. The engine runs fantastic on plane at WOT as well as lesser throttle but once you slow back to no wake speeds it begins to choke out and eventually dies out. Once this occurs it will not start unless you disconnect the fuel and turn the motor over several times. I can make it work but it is a bit of a pain. Any suggestions?

[@mo8748]

Very good clear advice!