06-11-2003, 10:35 PM
I wish that the oil was injected on my big outboard but alas my ancient motor requires the oil be mixed with the fuel.
If I have to prime a second time (both outboards share the same bulb and the same fuel line until the single fuel line reaches a valve that can be switched from outboard to outboard), it is only the first time that I switch from the first outboard to the second outboard, because the second outboard hasn't been fired up that trip and the little pressure that is in the line, from merely having the first outboard run, is not adequate to fill up the separate line and pump fuel into the second outboard. I know this all sounds like double talk, but at least I know what I am trying to say, which isn't always the case! Next time I think that I will try a new approach. I will prime the first outboard, turn the switch and immediately prime the second ouboard, before launching and firing up either outboard. I bet if I did this I would never have to prime a second time out on the water. BTW - Dan tried putting the priming pump on the outside of the stern, where it would be readily accessible, rather than behind the rear seat, but he couldn't create enough suction to suck fuel out of the tank. If you ever hear anyone scream it just might be me getting my leg crushed by the rear seat. The pain that we put ourselves through to go fishing!
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If I have to prime a second time (both outboards share the same bulb and the same fuel line until the single fuel line reaches a valve that can be switched from outboard to outboard), it is only the first time that I switch from the first outboard to the second outboard, because the second outboard hasn't been fired up that trip and the little pressure that is in the line, from merely having the first outboard run, is not adequate to fill up the separate line and pump fuel into the second outboard. I know this all sounds like double talk, but at least I know what I am trying to say, which isn't always the case! Next time I think that I will try a new approach. I will prime the first outboard, turn the switch and immediately prime the second ouboard, before launching and firing up either outboard. I bet if I did this I would never have to prime a second time out on the water. BTW - Dan tried putting the priming pump on the outside of the stern, where it would be readily accessible, rather than behind the rear seat, but he couldn't create enough suction to suck fuel out of the tank. If you ever hear anyone scream it just might be me getting my leg crushed by the rear seat. The pain that we put ourselves through to go fishing!
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