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mday
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Initially Posted - 11/17/2004 :  17:25:25  Show Profile

I'd thought I'd follow up and post my outboard (Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke)repair story. As you may recall from the previous discussion, the outboard stalled on the way in to dock one day. I was close enough to coast in to my slip, and was able to restart the outboard once in the slip. On my next attempt to go sailing, however, it refused to start. Quick checks of the fuel and ignition system didn't reveal any obvious problems. Since it was due for service anyway, I hired the marina to come by with a service barge, lift the outboard off the back, and cart it off to my Jeep on the launch ramp. It spent a couple weeks in the shop before they got around to it. A complete service was done including water pump replacement, compression check, and ignition check. The mechanic said it ran perfectly. When I got it back on the boat, it still refused to start. Suspecting a fuel delivery problem, I replaced the gas tank and hose and bought fresh fuel. Initially, it still didn't start, and I gave up for the day. Later, I went back and started checking the fuel delivery one stage at a time -- at the hose connector to the motor, at the fuel pump, and at the carburetor float. All looked good, and fuel was being delivered at all the stages. Sure enough, the engine started right up and performed flawlessly through a 1+ hr. run on the lake. I still haven't closely examined the old gas tank and hose, but I suspect there was a problem somewhere. I also think the new tank failed initially because the air needed to be released from the new hose. Maybe someone can comment on that -- there weren't any instructions on bleeding the system, which I effectively did checking the fuel delivery. As you can imagine, this all cost many BUs and has delayed replacing my shabby sail cover. I hope I'm ready to do some sailing, as it's prime season in AZ now. .
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Response Posted - 11/17/2004 :  22:01:55  Show Profile
Max-
You never mention the primer bulb that is in-line between the gas tank and the outboard. Squeezing the primer bulb fills the gas line with fuel and is an essential component of the system. Was the primer bulb defective? West Marine has a replacement listed on page 305 of their latest catalog.
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mday
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Response Posted - 11/18/2004 :  11:58:24  Show Profile

By "hose", I meant a complete system with the primer bulb and connectors. I purchased the replacement from my local West Marine. The old primer bulb seemed to pump up and be firm like it's supposed to, but you have a good thought about it being defective and I plan to look at that soon. The new bulb seemed to be less firm when primed, but I think that was because it was new soft rubber. Anyway, I made sure the new hose & bulb was filled and conducting fuel. I hope it keeps working.
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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 11/18/2004 :  23:19:27  Show Profile
There are two other potential problem areas that you did not mention having checked: The fuel filter and the pickup screen in the fuel tank. Both can glom up & cause the problems you describe.

Good luck.
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