How to check fuel flow on outboard

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @mac-kk9ir
    @mac-kk9ir 3 года назад +18

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

  • @myotheraccount5947
    @myotheraccount5947 3 года назад +3

    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

  • @j.graham3269
    @j.graham3269 7 лет назад +1

    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
    @SwampyOgre425 3 года назад +3

    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
      @isaiahrosales7070 6 месяцев назад

      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

  • @johnrawlings5466
    @johnrawlings5466 Год назад +2

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

  • @Lee_Lee1776
    @Lee_Lee1776 4 года назад +3

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

  • @jamesa6272
    @jamesa6272 3 года назад +1

    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
    @MJ-zr1bk 4 года назад +3

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

  • @Tgwork-k7u
    @Tgwork-k7u 5 месяцев назад +2

    Explains everything very well

  • @taringaturi6950
    @taringaturi6950 2 месяца назад

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

  • @marley4142
    @marley4142 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman222345 3 года назад +36

    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
      @CTRadventures 5 месяцев назад

      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

  • @memphisbelle6077
    @memphisbelle6077 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Sean-bp6xb
    @Sean-bp6xb 2 года назад

    Great. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada

  • @shirleymckey6483
    @shirleymckey6483 3 года назад +1

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

  • @gregbrowning4827
    @gregbrowning4827 4 года назад +4

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

  • @BassBashin
    @BassBashin Год назад

    This just completely opened my eyes thanks a lot man!

  • @h7283
    @h7283 3 года назад +3

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

  • @fatboydan02
    @fatboydan02 2 года назад

    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
    @tallmex96 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @kratos0777
    @kratos0777 2 года назад

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

  • @Lee_Lee1776
    @Lee_Lee1776 4 года назад +1

    GREAT video. Easy to understand and informative.

  • @siaripop7
    @siaripop7 7 лет назад +5

    Great video and narration, very helpful!

  • @rudorc
    @rudorc 4 года назад +4

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

  • @Smitty1714
    @Smitty1714 8 лет назад +2

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

    • @Rowintelplus
      @Rowintelplus  8 лет назад

      +EX Smith Thanks for watching. Safe Motoring!

    • @Smitty1714
      @Smitty1714 8 лет назад

      +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!

  • @mikescampfire1676
    @mikescampfire1676 6 лет назад

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

  • @mikeodonnell9888
    @mikeodonnell9888 3 года назад

    Great RUclips instructional video!!

  • @wes8740
    @wes8740 4 года назад

    Good video! Straight the to point and informative. Thanks

  • @Jim-fe2xz
    @Jim-fe2xz 3 года назад +1

    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?

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest3759 Год назад

    Very thorough info...thank u!

  • @leesalouise9058
    @leesalouise9058 4 года назад +2

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

  • @rickwalls2395
    @rickwalls2395 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @charlesbryant5627
    @charlesbryant5627 3 года назад

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

  • @thomasmyers6000
    @thomasmyers6000 3 года назад

    This video saved me hours...

  • @TravisInCanada1
    @TravisInCanada1 2 года назад

    Perfect explanation, great video thank you!

  • @fishhunt9874
    @fishhunt9874 3 года назад +6

    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
      @floridagirl9064 2 года назад +1

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

  • @eamonnocarroll5866
    @eamonnocarroll5866 2 года назад

    Very well explained Thanks

  • @mo8748
    @mo8748 2 года назад

    Very good clear advice!

  • @AROC1988AI
    @AROC1988AI 6 лет назад +3

    This is proper troubleshooting. Thank you!

  • @MegaRobbo72
    @MegaRobbo72 4 года назад

    Great video. Very clear and helped me out. Thanks

  • @SwampyOgre425
    @SwampyOgre425 4 года назад +2

    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
      @Dan-SATX 4 года назад +1

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

    • @SwampyOgre425
      @SwampyOgre425 4 года назад +1

      @@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.

  • @thruthfog
    @thruthfog 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @bradfordpalmer2298
    @bradfordpalmer2298 4 года назад

    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
      @greglogaridis7873 2 года назад

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

  • @NickYack
    @NickYack 4 года назад

    Awesome video! Thank you for sharing this education

  • @Gizzard4400
    @Gizzard4400 4 года назад +5

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

  • @Bonjbeer
    @Bonjbeer 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @randybarnes8454
    @randybarnes8454 4 года назад +9

    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.

  • @jacobvanleerflyfishing
    @jacobvanleerflyfishing Год назад

    Thanks for making the vid

  • @alexblair9047
    @alexblair9047 6 лет назад +1

    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

  • @geyang4837
    @geyang4837 4 года назад +1

    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
      @mattyB114players 4 года назад

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

  • @tommyphillips8113
    @tommyphillips8113 3 года назад

    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

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk 2 года назад

    Beautiful. Thanks. 👍👍

  • @johnkerr1115
    @johnkerr1115 3 года назад

    Good detailed video

  • @Sertao2013
    @Sertao2013 4 года назад +1

    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 .

  • @bowesproject2304
    @bowesproject2304 8 лет назад +2

    thank you very much for the help turn the fuel mixture down starts up really early now

    • @Rowintelplus
      @Rowintelplus  8 лет назад

      +Bowes Project Not a problem, glad it worked out for ya!

  • @hucknbarry3496
    @hucknbarry3496 3 года назад

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

  • @mikesanythingoutdoors9153
    @mikesanythingoutdoors9153 10 месяцев назад

    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?

  • @chilo31416
    @chilo31416 7 лет назад

    Very helpful. Thanks for the video.

  • @franciskelley6919
    @franciskelley6919 4 года назад +2

    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
      @jonathanravelo2263 4 года назад

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

    • @doeroe8480
      @doeroe8480 2 года назад

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

  • @stevenandrews6627
    @stevenandrews6627 2 года назад

    Very helpful post!(7👋🇨🇦👍👍👍

  • @rickyd865VOL
    @rickyd865VOL 2 года назад

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

  • @sadaftracy9972
    @sadaftracy9972 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @Scooopdog
    @Scooopdog 8 лет назад +4

    Great advise thank you it answers my low power at full throttle, carb was not getting a good flow due to a crushed hose :)

    • @cramos6638
      @cramos6638 4 года назад +1

      Was s crushed hose in the outboard or the hose from your tank to the outboard?

  • @jeffstrasheim7683
    @jeffstrasheim7683 3 года назад

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

  • @dakotajohnson6270
    @dakotajohnson6270 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @f5debris
    @f5debris 2 года назад

    Awesome, Thanks a bunch.

  • @dookiebowser8601
    @dookiebowser8601 2 года назад

    great video

  • @patrickrossi7279
    @patrickrossi7279 5 лет назад +1

    I love you man! Fixed!

  • @PiotrWasilewicz
    @PiotrWasilewicz 3 года назад

    Good video thanks

  • @TLark
    @TLark 4 года назад

    great vid really helps thanks

  • @BryanJSmith-ne4kv
    @BryanJSmith-ne4kv 5 лет назад

    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

  • @McNighthawk750
    @McNighthawk750 4 года назад +2

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

  • @cesarcastro39
    @cesarcastro39 4 года назад +6

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

  • @charlesjones1877
    @charlesjones1877 4 года назад

    Enjoying watching your videos, very informative! What would be your opinion on an Evinrude 140cc outboard 2-cycle pre-mix oil(ounces) per gallon of gas. Can't seem to find an info on this. Thanks for all your help!

    • @williamparker9506
      @williamparker9506 4 года назад

      You should at least be doing a 50:1 ratio. 2.6 ounces of oil for every gallon of fuel. Hope this helped you out.

    • @charlesjones1877
      @charlesjones1877 4 года назад

      Thanks so much for your time bud! Bless you and yours sir!!

  • @oilheating214
    @oilheating214 6 лет назад

    Did u do a carburetor cleaning video

  • @markgundert5760
    @markgundert5760 3 года назад +2

    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
      @CHUNKYCATSFISHING 3 года назад

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

  • @mattv8400
    @mattv8400 8 лет назад

    very helpful video, thank you.

  • @melcase8153
    @melcase8153 4 года назад +2

    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?

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980 2 года назад +2

    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)

  • @kahnkhairi9714
    @kahnkhairi9714 4 года назад

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

  • @RaymondBogah
    @RaymondBogah 9 дней назад

    Thankyou ❤

  • @delstep2255
    @delstep2255 2 года назад

    Thanks my brother

  • @mg3693
    @mg3693 3 года назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @petebeat1510
    @petebeat1510 5 лет назад

    Great video mate!!

  • @philipknoll5694
    @philipknoll5694 8 лет назад +2

    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
      @Rowintelplus  8 лет назад

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

  • @CTRadventures
    @CTRadventures 5 месяцев назад

    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

  • @Polarbear5353
    @Polarbear5353 7 лет назад

    Very good video

  • @findingtruth511
    @findingtruth511 2 года назад

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

  • @zachhoyt92
    @zachhoyt92 9 лет назад

    great video!

  • @bouldernelsonbigfoot
    @bouldernelsonbigfoot 3 года назад

    great vid.

  • @CyphersCycles
    @CyphersCycles 4 года назад +8

    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
      @TTTT-rc4fv 3 года назад

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

  • @peterphelps7969
    @peterphelps7969 5 лет назад

    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?

  • @Bennysnamehere
    @Bennysnamehere 3 года назад

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

  • @PoloRed
    @PoloRed 8 лет назад +1

    thanks for the tips

  • @joshuafredrickson7408
    @joshuafredrickson7408 6 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @ychongy
    @ychongy 4 года назад

    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?

  • @bm5298
    @bm5298 7 лет назад

    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.

  • @1osmosiss
    @1osmosiss 4 года назад +2

    Now,how do you clean all that fuel out of the motor housing??

  • @jorgeferrer7319
    @jorgeferrer7319 4 года назад

    Hello ...great video... I was wondering if you could give me some clues on a little problem with a 5 hp mercury 2 stroke motor. The motor runs fine as long as I keep the primer pump in my hand and every 40 secs I give it a couple of squeezes. I don't have a fuel leak on the hose and the primer pump is not taking any air. I already checked that. What do you think it could be wrong? Also .. when I leave it in neutral or idle without me pumping gas ...the engine dies in 4 to 6 minutes.

    • @changodelaporcelainacanada4819
      @changodelaporcelainacanada4819 4 года назад

      Jorge Ferrer ...some other guy on yutube opened up the fuel pump box on back of engine and a screw was loose. He reset screw...He then disconnected the fuel hose that connected to bottom of carb and started engine and noticed fuel was pumping properly (pulsing ) out of disconnected fuel hose , downstream from fuel pump

    • @legaultpatrick4513
      @legaultpatrick4513 4 года назад

      Did you find the problem? I got the same whit my 74 4 hp johnson. If i keep primer the motor never die but if i stop he slowly die and i know its not my fuel tank cause it work fine with my 15 hp

    • @jorgeferrer7319
      @jorgeferrer7319 4 года назад +1

      @@legaultpatrick4513 so far I took the whole carburator apart to make sure nothing was slowing the flow of gas. I also checked each connection. I took it apart one by one making sure that withe every time I pressed the primer , a good amount of gas came out. Finally I took apart the fuel pump. Per say I didn't find anything out of place or any hose clogged but now the motor runs fine....

  • @tomwilliams1035
    @tomwilliams1035 2 года назад

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