"Rand_man50 via BoatKB.com" u26765@uwe wrote in message
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OK, I got the previous problem figured out, but now it cranks forever and
wont start. When I spray starter fluid in the carb, it acts like its gonna
start. I cant see any gas being sprayed into the carb when its cranking or
when I pump the throttle, so I figure it's probably the fuel pump or a
clogged fuel line. I think the fuel pump is on the outside of the tank so
it's not hard to get to. How do I check to see if its good?

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Would you share with us the fix for the slow cranking?

I suspect that you are at the beginning of a very long and expensive road.
Is there gas in the tank? How old is it? Could the tank be contaminated with
water, rust, scale, or who knows what? A very good way to assess the
situation is to remove the spin on water separating fuel filter and look at
its contents, if any. If the filter doesn't exist, then you should have one
installed between the fuel tank and fuel pump. Please see to it that only
C.G. approved fuel system components are used.
Jim