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04 Sportsman 500

Old Jun 26, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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Having a vacuum issue with fuel pump and was wondering if I could bypass the pump and run line from shut off to carb directly? Thank you for any help.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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You can do it,but after a certain level it may be hard to get the fuel to flow properly to the carb. The carb is higher than the lowest level of the fuel tank,the main reason a fuel pump is installed in the first place.Parts to rebuild or even replace it are not that expensive,plus could be just dirt/trash in the pump,fuel selector valve problems,or even the fuel filter. Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Honda, Arctic Cat & Polaris OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse
 
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