Terry Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 my kicker motor died the bulb on the gas line is firm the motor will start but dies seconds later and will not start for about 5 minutes then stalls again if I keep spraying gas into the carb it keeps running the float seems fine, filter seems ok, can't see any leaks in the lines I don't know how to check the fuel pump but I am starting to think that might be the problem does anyone have any ideas and or is there anyone (cheap) around bradford that works on Honda outboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guidofisherman Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I have the same motor and generally they run great. I have had the same situation and each time it has been that the motor was starved for air. Make sure the valve on the top of the tank has not been accidentally closed or vibrated shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 yeah that was one of the first things I tried I even took the cap right off I checked all the lines and the gas filter I had carb cleaner and sprayed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'd start with a new fuel filter. Mine did that to me too, and that's what it was. I had to keep pumping the ball to keep her running. It would start just fine after priming the bulb, then stall. A few minutes later it would start fine again. I had to wait for the fuel to get thru the clogged filter each time I started it. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 my ball stays firm...LOL always wanted to say that and I could see the filter was full of gas, I too the line off after the filter and just touching the ball gas flowed through the filter..... I tried most of the simple things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Take a drive north of ya.Im sure he,ll fix it for ya bud. my ball stays firm...LOL always wanted to say that Just one?LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) one per motor I have 2 motors so I do have 2 balls thanks for asking brian as in my first post, I always call it a bulb but bulb ball whatever you want to call it it's firm Edited May 29, 2009 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Maybe a stuck needle and seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I unscrewed the screws and sprayed I really don't know how to check a seat...I am sure brian will have something smart to say about that too LOL but maybe what do I do to check them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) I am sure brian will have something smart to say about that too LOL Thats old history. I will come down in the AM and see whats up with yer motor bud. If you like. Edited May 30, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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