removing fuel selector switch

[njcowboy]

Replacing fuel line question.

I repaired my fuel tank sending unit today and when I removed the lines, I was not impressed at all with them. Never did like Tempo(rary) fuel tanks or lines

Has anyone ever put a fuel primer bulb inline to help prime the fuel system before starting?

 

[All Things Custom]

It can be done and I have done it in the past. Just make sure it is not being put in as a bandaid for something else wrong.

Hard starts are caused by many factors that a fuel bulb will cover up only to become bigger problems later.

 

[njcowboy]

It can be done and I have done it in the past. Just make sure it is not being put in as a bandaid for something else wrong.

Hard starts are caused by many factors that a fuel bulb will cover up only to become bigger problems later.

Thanks for the come back.
All of the fuel fittings are very lose, so I am sure I am losing pressure in them.

It takes 20-30 seconds to crank the engine before it starts. Then it is fine for the day.

Coming from an outboard side makes me wonder why there is no primer bulb?

I have been boating for 25 years, been running a boat by myself since I was 7 (now 32)

The seadoo is a toy to me, but I want it to be right.

Once I replace the fuel lines and tighten the connections, I will see if it is still hard to start.

What other problems would make it hard to start?

Lastly,
When I took the fuel switch out of the ski, the plastic nut broke in half. Does anyone have a part number for this?

 

[93'XP]

Thanks for the come back.
All of the fuel fittings are very lose, so I am sure I am losing pressure in them.

It takes 20-30 seconds to crank the engine before it starts. Then it is fine for the day.

Coming from an outboard side makes me wonder why there is no primer bulb?

I have been boating for 25 years, been running a boat by myself since I was 7 (now 32)

The seadoo is a toy to me, but I want it to be right.

Once I replace the fuel lines and tighten the connections, I will see if it is still hard to start.

What other problems would make it hard to start?

Lastly,
When I took the fuel switch out of the ski, the plastic nut broke in half. Does anyone have a part number for this?

mine takes about 15 seconds to start while using the choke, yes im a outboard guy too i have tons of them, its a carbed motor so its gonna take a little bit for it to get fuel, i just think a primer bulb would be a pain because you would have to pull the seat to get to it before you start it ever time

 

[kustomkarl]

I owned a 1986 Kawasaki TS and it had a bulb primer from the factory. Yes I pulled the seat before it's first start up of the day. But doesent everybody, to check the engine before the day's fun? I even do it on my brend new 200 speedster...hmmm maybe that's why I NEVER get stranded or have a breakdown.

Karl

 

[seadoosnipe]

that's not the reason!....

Looking under the hood of your speedster is not the reason you've never had a break down............It's Brand New!...........It sure as hell better not leave you stranded. :ack:

 

[kustomkarl]

Uh...I own a SPEEDSTER...not a Sportster...I always check under the hood of everything I own. I have never had a breakdown, ever due to lack of maintenance...ever! Abuse, well maybe ...but that's the fun of it.

Karl

 

[seadoosnipe]

Hood....

I'm afraid to open my hood. Either something might jump out on me or I might see a leak or something I think needs tinkering with, then the next thing you know, I'm tearing half the engine apart...:ack:

 

[kustomkarl]

All I can say Louis is " be afraid....be very afraid" :ack: :rofl:

 

[njcowboy]

Got done replacing the fuel lines. Not real difficult at all. A little tricky around the dual carbs, but that was it.

The original lines (Tempo) are a disgrace. How they even pass for fuel lines is amazing.

Put in 15' of marine grade 1/4" lines from NAPA.

I believe my hard start was probably related to the lines being loose and the engine loosing prime.

The lonly line I did not replace (to much of a PIA) was the vent line, but since this should not see any fuel (normally) it should not affect the carbs.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Vent line....

Believe it or not, that is one of the most important of the fuel lines. If the tank can't vent as your using fuel, you'll create a vapor lock in the carbs and the engine will die.
Give it a try, but if the problem re-occurs, then you'll need to check that vent line. And your right, loose carb lines will cause air to seep in and you'll lose prime. I just changed all my clamps this past winter season........

 

[njcowboy]

Thanks.
The vent line is open and clear so I think it is in good shape.

I stayed with Zip ties instead of the O Clamps. Most outboards use Heavy duty zip ties for fuel lines so it can't be that bad.

Alot easier to deal with on the carbs when you have to rebuild them.