Hmmm ... I'm agreeing with you that if it fires up by pouring some fuel into
the carb then there must be a fuel flow probem. You've pulled the fuel line
to the carb and are getting gas to the carb ... do you mean you've checked
the pump operation and the fuel pump is pumping fuel? If not, that's where I
would start. If so, what I would try is with the line to the carb off,
somehow attach a line/tube to the carb fuel inlet and blow into the carb. If
there's no airflow by blowing then maybe the needle is stuck preventing fuel
flow into the carb and maybe by tapping on the carb (as Justin suggested) it
could be freed. Would appreciate a post when you identify the problem but
sure does sound like a failed fuel pump.

"Keith " wrote in message
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Ok, went out to winterize and can't get boat started. I've got fresh
gas, replaced fuel filters, checked fuel pump, and I pulled line from
carb and I'm getting fuel to the carb. I've poured a little fuel into
carb and she fires right up. I have the 4.3 carb version. Clogged carb
or jets maybe? What can I do short of taking it to the dealer?

Thanks
Keith