Steve OD
Member
I just tuned up my engines and had the carbs rebuilt. Last fall the starboard engine was not running properly as the carb was corroded, but it would start, just not run well and cut out often.
When I tried to start it up, no fuel was coming into the carb, if I primed it, it started right up.
I took the fuel pump out and it was frozen. So I have a new one on order.
My question is: there was fuel in the area where the shaft and cam are, I assume the pump was leaking. What should be in there? It seems like there should be some type of lubricant.
Also, when I reach in, I can spin the metal collar around the shaft that I believe should have a cam to press on the lever for the pump. Should that spin freely?
Thanks!
When I tried to start it up, no fuel was coming into the carb, if I primed it, it started right up.
I took the fuel pump out and it was frozen. So I have a new one on order.
My question is: there was fuel in the area where the shaft and cam are, I assume the pump was leaking. What should be in there? It seems like there should be some type of lubricant.
Also, when I reach in, I can spin the metal collar around the shaft that I believe should have a cam to press on the lever for the pump. Should that spin freely?
Thanks!