Running a Kicker Motor

[ppine]

I recently added an 8 hp Honda on the transom of my Jetcraft 19. I have using the portable gas tank in the compartment next to the engine, which places it at an angle. I have to pump the bulb a lot to maintain fuel pressure. Anyone else have a procedure for placing the fuel tank to avoid this issue? I am using a tiller handle extension which works pretty well. Is it worth going to a mechanical system to control the motor?

 

[GYPSY400]

Your motor needs a fuel pump. The angle of the tank shouldn't matter as long as it's not sucking air and the vent is open.

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[gatorglenn]

May or may not need a fuel pump. But if you are constantly having to pump up the bulb. You do have air getting into the system some where.


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[jethro]

Yup, you have an issue somewhere but it shouldn't matter where the tank is placed. A problem either with your fuel hose or in the fuel pump itself. I had the same issue with my 6 hp kicker and it turned out a small piece of metal, very small, had worked it's way into the fuel pump diaphragm.

 

[ppine]

Thanks for the replies.