no fuel flowing

[garbubba]

What MJ said, I've never been able to get it to prime without filling the bowl, then I disconnect from the engine, stick something in the ball valve & pump till it comes out without air, otherwise you risk the air getting to the engine right as you leave the ramp.

[Blue_Runner]

If anybody cares to chime in with the best brand of primer bulb I'm all ears. I know some are junk from seeing posts on here before. I just don't remember which was best. I believe mine needs replacing as well.

[macojoe]

Use to be Merc had some good balls, but Evinrude (BRP) seems to be the best now for the money these days.

I just bought one from my local marina and it says it has twice the suction and is blue in color that says it stays soft even in cold weather. I will say this, no gas in the filter and 4 pumps I had gas!! Will see in the long run??

But I was also told that I no longer need a ball with a 4 stroke as they have a electric pump that does the work??

[Blue_Runner]

My buddy has a 150 4 stroke Yamaha less than 2 yrs old and it came with a primer bulb. One one occasion we put in and only made it 1/2 mile before the engine started acting up, cutting out, wheezing and such. Come to find out he did not prime the bulb before we took off. It seems he needs a bulb for his 4 banger. Who knows....

[Blue_Runner]

Found the old thread I was looking for:
http://wellcraftv20.com/community/sh...ht=primer+bulb

[macojoe]

well there you go BRP like I said

[Blue_Runner]

So there is some knowledge up in that head of yours after all?

Thanks MJ!