Finding pressure leak in fuel line

[fathernson]

My squeeze bulb used to occassionally compress (Triton with Merc 50, onboard gas tank), and when I disconnected the vent tube from the filler, it seems to have gotten much better, BUT....the line still doesn't seem to hold pressure. Do you know of any good ways to test the connectors on each end of the fuel line?

Thanks!

[Dawg]

Does the bulb colapse/suck in when running? Is the bulb not holding pressure? Sounds like you have a restriction in your supply line from your fuel tank to your primer bulb. How old is the boat? Do you have a water seperator/fuel filter on it?

[Robalo]

Cut about 2-3" of line off each end at the connections and reconnect, if still not pumping up, replace bulb-if still not pumping up, replace lines.

[fathernson]

Yes, while running. It has totally collapsed only once or twice, but the bulb does not hold pressure while running. The boat is a 2009, but new...just bought it in December. There is no fuel filter on it.

[fathernson]

Thanks!

[fathernson]

Problem solved. I had to "take apart" the boat and discovered that the gas tank had been installed on top of the gas line, crimping it severely. Gas tank moved and all is well. Thanks for the help folks.