Fuel Line or Pump??

[esteven]

We have had the boat for 6 years. We replaced the fuel pump last year and it ran fine until we went to get it out this year and now it is acting strange. When we first turn it on it will generally run idle fine but then to give it gas makes the whole thing shut off. No matter how much gas we give it it always shuts off. It will run for about 20 seconds before it shuts off. It shuts off quicker if we floor the gas as opposed to just giving it a little gas. We also are having a hard time locating the fuel line. Please help we are totally at a loss!! Thanks!

[bergermaister]

Hi Esteven and welcome to the forum. Some details on your boat and engine will help you to get some more detailed feedback and suggestions where to start and where to look.

What year, model, DD or Vdrive, engine (injected or carb) etc.?

[esteven]

its an '04 moomba outback and there is a holley carb. those are the only details I have about it for now but can get more if needed.

[maxpower220]

I assume that you have already replaced the fuel filter. Have you done any work to the carb?

[esteven]

We are having a hard time finding the fuel filter??any ideas where it's located??

[mmandley]

Most of the time its located between the tank and pump. Its normaly a small round cylinder about inch and a half in diamiter and 3 inches long. Just has slip on ends for the fuel line.

Other wise since you know where the Pump is, follow that line back to the tank and you should run into a filter. Or since its a carb, there might also be one right as the line runs into the carb as well. The last carb i had was a Rodchester Quadrajet and it had a small filer that was in the screw in housing of the actual fuel line.