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Can the fuel pump on a 2005 Evinrude Etec 50 be removed, cleaned rebuilt? I foundblack goo in the fuel lines, replaced all lines and the motor still will not run. My guess is the fuel pump is full of the black goo as well. When I turn the key on I can't hear the fuel pump run. HELP!!!! Don

Submitted: 27 days and 22 hours ago.
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Make (of engine): Evinrude
Model (of engine): E50DPLSOR
Year: 2005
Horsepower: 50

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Changed all fuel lines, new bulb, removed injector and fuel does not squirt when the engine turns. It flows. Fuel lift pump had black goo as well as the fuel lines. Lines were soft and almost collasped. My guess is Ethanol. Can't hear fuel pump when turning on the key.

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I've had quite a bit of experience with what you are describing and on an E-tec it is never a pretty situation.

 

Yes, it was bad fuel that damaged the lines. Not as likely to be ethanol as other "unknowns" like tolulene, zylene, or God knows what. Evinrudes lines, pumps and fule hardware are pretty ethanol resistent these days. They state their stuff is tolerant up to 15% ethanol which is well above the Fed mandated 10% allowance.

 

In any event, I hate to say it but you will need a new lift pump, VST (high pressure pump), engine side fuel lines and rails; and pretty likely, (2) new injectors.

 

Call Evinrude customer service at (XXX) XXX-XXXX and tell them about your situation. I have had several situations like these where Evinrude has offered the parts at a greatly reduced price if this is your first time in this situation.

 

Best of luck and let me know how you make out. Above all.... be courteous, polite, but state your concerns.

 

As edit; the fuel pump and injectors are not serviceable. You will also, obviously, have to empty your fuel tank before you run the engine after repairs have been made.



Edited by Master Tech on 10/27/2009 at 1:30 AM

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