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Gas line problem
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09/11/11 12:00 PM
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onetbone
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Earlier this summer I had to fix my livewell pump, so with the tank out, I decided to change my fuel line, bulb and the fuel diaphragm in my ProXS. I'm having a problem now of loosing suction at idle (I guess this is the problem) as I am constanting having to get up and pump the bulb if I idle for 2-5 minutes graphing or going slow through stump field. My idea is I have a fuel line connection thats not tight. Anyone else had this type of problem?
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Re: Gas line problem
[Re: onetbone]
#6618733
09/11/11 06:22 PM
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BassHunter 69
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Yes, I would say an air leak.
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Re: Gas line problem
[Re: onetbone]
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10/09/11 08:25 AM
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Skunked Again Fishing
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Make sure you check the basics, if you haven't already.
-gas cap vent hole, make sure it's open, and not clogged -all the components are put on correctly, (direction) -Use high quality components. I've had bad connectors straight from the box. -sometimes when you work on fuel systems, junk gets into the orifice of the system and clogs things up. flush your gas tank out and start over -try an external tank and see if you can isolate the problem.
there's more you can do; but start there. good luck
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Re: Gas line problem
[Re: onetbone]
#6715516
10/09/11 12:50 PM
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gary purdy
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I would try another fuel bulb. Have had trouble with new ones from off brand suppliers this year.
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Re: Gas line problem
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10/09/11 02:46 PM
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Matt M
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+1 on using a OEM bulb also if you replaced the fuel pump diaphram make sure you use OEM on this part as well. I have had issues with aftermarket kits you can feel te differnce in the diaphrams between a OEM kit and a aftermarket
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Re: Gas line problem
[Re: onetbone]
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10/16/11 11:50 AM
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onetbone
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So thanks for the replies. Here's an update. All parts were OEM that I replaced. I even changed the diaphragm again to make sure. Problem still exists. Motor runs great up at speed, but will run out of gas at idle for more than 5 minutes. I got an email from Don Weed and he suggested all the things plus something I hadn't changed yet and that is the fuel pickup pump? I have been studying Mercury parts and I don't see that part. Any ideas?
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