surferdude345
X-H
- Location
- Blacksburg for school
I have heard people say to not put it on the fuel line but the return what do you guys do?
Where to put T for primer
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The other Alex
(Jetdude)
- Location
- Lake St. Clair--
Put it in the reserve line!
You can't put it in the return line, there is no straw going to the bottom of the tank from the return hole, so when you pump the primer it wouldnt suck up any fuel.
Reserve line has a straw that goes to the bottom. Or the main pick-up line if you dont have a reserve line.
You can't put it in the return line, there is no straw going to the bottom of the tank from the return hole, so when you pump the primer it wouldnt suck up any fuel.
Reserve line has a straw that goes to the bottom. Or the main pick-up line if you dont have a reserve line.
surferdude345
X-H
- Location
- Blacksburg for school
yea i have no res so i guess main line it is
The other Alex
(Jetdude)
- Location
- Lake St. Clair--
I dont have a reserve line either. My main is blocked off with just a line running straigh from the reserve pick-up to the carb, and from the carb back to the return. So I had no choice but to put the T in the main line.
The restricting flow thing does worry me somewhat though, but even if you put it in your reserve line, then you have to worry about it when you're running reserve, so it doesnt really make a difference.
My next idea is to somehow rig a straw going in the vent or pickup, so I can run my primer straight out of there and not worry about restricting flow...
The restricting flow thing does worry me somewhat though, but even if you put it in your reserve line, then you have to worry about it when you're running reserve, so it doesnt really make a difference.
My next idea is to somehow rig a straw going in the vent or pickup, so I can run my primer straight out of there and not worry about restricting flow...
- Location
- Pueblo, CO
Seriously... RUN IT IN THE RETURN LINE!!!! This will avoid air leaks in your fuel supply line which is the main problem, not restriction.
If you run it in the lowest point of your RETURN line there will usually be enough fuel there to get it started. Besides, the fuel pump system is a continuous loop... as you crank the ski, some fuel will bypass the carbs filling your return line in a short amount of time.
Trust me it works!!! Been doing it this way for 10 years!
If you run it in the lowest point of your RETURN line there will usually be enough fuel there to get it started. Besides, the fuel pump system is a continuous loop... as you crank the ski, some fuel will bypass the carbs filling your return line in a short amount of time.
Trust me it works!!! Been doing it this way for 10 years!
hangtime
Speak up ,don't kiss azz
- Location
- WORCESTER,MASS- HAMPTON N.H.
Yup mine is in the return line also and it works mint .:biggrin:
Takeastand SJ
R.I.P. 8/9/2008
- Location
- Washington
I have had mine in the main line for years with no problems.
- Location
- Pueblo, CO
See, I'm not crazy after all. Thanks for the backup hangtime.
surferdude345
X-H
- Location
- Blacksburg for school
return line it is then.. right out of the carbs or does it matter
Boris
The Good Old Days
- Location
- The surf-less coast
I always put mine in the return line and where possible I try to have the T-fitting at the bottom of a loop(or a section of line that sags down).
That way There is always enough fuel trapped there to start the motor.
Air leaks are bad, mmkay.
That way There is always enough fuel trapped there to start the motor.
Air leaks are bad, mmkay.
- Location
- mobile alabama
if your fuel system is dry what good is a primer if the fuel has to go through the carb first before it gets picked up?
put in the main line after the fuel filter!
you will have much faster starts and less starter grindage!
put in the main line after the fuel filter!
you will have much faster starts and less starter grindage!
hangtime
Speak up ,don't kiss azz
- Location
- WORCESTER,MASS- HAMPTON N.H.
My return line is never dry .My return line dips down after it goes through the wire tie that holds it to the other fuel lines and it ALWAYS has fuel in it at the low spot :biggrin:
To each his own .
that's why he asked to get all the different opinions to make his own decision from all the opinions .:cool2:
To each his own .
that's why he asked to get all the different opinions to make his own decision from all the opinions .:cool2:
The other Alex
(Jetdude)
- Location
- Lake St. Clair--
vomitspot said:
My point exactly!
To each his own. I couldnt prime my carb when the system was dry, even after I had fuel ccranking into the carb, there wasnt enough in the return to spray ANY in my carb to prime it.
If no one has had a problem in the main line with restriction, I am going to keep it there. It's just peace of mind for me.
- Location
- Pueblo, CO
So how does your piece of mind feel, knowing that primers are notorious for going bad (losing part of their sealing capability) and developing an air leak right into your fuel supply line.
I'll take one hard start per season over a lean seisure any day.
I'll take one hard start per season over a lean seisure any day.
Mouthfulloflake
ISJWTA member #2
- Location
- NW Arkansas
Ive got primers that have lost the ability to suck fuel in a couple of boats.
they arent running lean.
there is still residual fuel in the line from the primer, the plunger simply cant move it in or out anymore.
I run them in whichever line is easier to get to.
But then again, my junk isnt jetted on the BRINK of destruction either.
I dont like replacing starters, OR rebuilding engines.
they arent running lean.
there is still residual fuel in the line from the primer, the plunger simply cant move it in or out anymore.
I run them in whichever line is easier to get to.
But then again, my junk isnt jetted on the BRINK of destruction either.
I dont like replacing starters, OR rebuilding engines.
The other Alex
(Jetdude)
- Location
- Lake St. Clair--
The peace of mind for me is when I take a dump in the middle of the channel, and need a prime to get the engine going fast again before I get mowed to pieces. Or if I run dry and need to get the motor going again before I get mowed down. I plan on putting a reserve line back on, so if I run it out in the middle of the channel, and switch to reserve, I want to get the motor start as fast as possible to get out of the way. I don't see how the hose connecting to the T can cause an air leak, I mean I see how it could, but I don't see how it is any different than where the hose hook up to the carb, or where the hose hooks to the fuel pickup, they can all develope leaks, thats why you check your lines every so often so you know when they are wearing and if there is a problem somewhere. Inspecting the fuel system should be part of routine maintenance for everyone anyways after you pull the ski out of the water.
