How does an outboard fuel system work?
Fuel pumps on outboard motors work a little bit differently than they do on automobile engines. The outboard fuel pump has a sensitive diaphragm that receives a suction signal from a piston cylinder so the pump can deliver fuel. A process of elimination will narrow down a bad fuel pump.
How do I know if my outboard fuel pump is bad?
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump on an outboard motor?
- Silence. When you try to start your engine, you should be able to hear the sound of the fuel pump engaging.
- Slowing, Stopping, or Sputtering.
- Gas Guzzling.
- Heat.
- One-Way Valves.
- Diaphragm.
- Fuel Stabilizers.
How does a Johnson fuel pump work?
The fuel pump is connected to the crankcase by a short hose or a passage between the fuel pump and the crankcase. Atmospheric pressure pushes fuel past a check valve into the pump. When the piston moves down in the cylinder, pressure rises in the crankcase and moves the diaphragm in the opposite direction.
How do I troubleshoot the fuel pump on my Evinrude?
The most accurate method for troubleshooting the fuel pump on your Evinrude is to test the pump with a low-pressure fuel gauge while running the motor at various speeds with the propeller attached.
How do you test a fuel pump on a boat?
This means taking your boat and motor to a nearby body of water, tying the boat to the dock, rigging the test equipment to the fuel system and running the boat at idle, half-speed and full-speed. If the pump is operating properly, you’ll find yourself forced to go boating.
How do you connect a fuel pump to a carburetor?
Disconnect the fuel output hose from either the carburetor or fuel pump in the same way. Connect a fuel pressure gauge inline between the pump and the carburetor by pushing the nipples at the ends of the lines into the gauge. Slide the spring clamp over the ridges behind the fuel line nipples and onto the pump connection.