On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:40:28 -0500, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers.com"
backed into a tree whilst ridin inna park
then wrote:


"BIG FISH 2006" wrote in message
...
do you need to pump the fuel bulb everytime before starting an outboard
motor?

It depends upon how long the boat has been sitting, but usually I only have
to pump up the bulb once or twice a season. If you have to pump up the bulb
every time you start the outboard, there's a good chance that it has a
pinhole leak or crack and should be replaced. It's not difficult or
expensive to do with simple hand tools.

Take a good look at your fuel line too as long as you're replacing the bulb.
If the fuel line has any cracks, now would be a good time to replace that
too.

Especially if it is older and you are using fuel with alcohol in it.
Lots of older rubber and synthetic materials used in fuel systems do
not hold up well when alcohol fuel is introduced.
10% alcohol fuel has been shown to deteriate(sp) items such as
rubber/synthetic fuel line, carb floats, gaskets and seals in/on older
motors/engines.
YMMV

Dan