Fuel System Maintenance – Airlocks and Primer Issues

[lucaspalm]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working on the fuel system of my Albin and I keep running into airlock issues when trying to prime the engine after sitting for a while. The engine will crank but takes a long time to start or won’t start at all until I manually bleed the line.

I’ve checked the primary filter and replaced some of the old hose, but I’m wondering if the problem could also be related to the primer pump or how the tank pickup is vented. Has anyone had similar experiences with airlocks / primer issues on their Albin? Any tips on the best way to troubleshoot and eliminate these problems would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Mariner]

Sounds to me like you've got a leak somewhere that is letting air in.

[CaptainPaul]

You could also have a check valve in the supply line that holds pressure/prime when the engine is off leaking by.