Ranger fuel problem

mike kingree · 05-21-06, 09:37 AM

I own a Ranger bass boat 1985;373V.I just got it in Feb.06.The problem is when im running on the left fuel she runs fine but when i switch to the right tank she stalls.Any possible solutions.

skeeterdone · 05-21-06, 11:12 AM

sounds like a blockage. I would check the fuel line as well as an inline fuel filter for that tank. I am not familar with that exact model but have many duel tank boats have separate fuel filters for each tank.

bassnman30 · 05-21-06, 11:19 AM

Make sure that you have all switches going to the right tank. I have a Ranger with a button on the dash as well as a knob that you must turn on for the tank that you wish to connect,(directly below the seat).
There "could" be some water in the right tank, but (this is not likely).
Are all lines connected to your right tank for a full changover of fuel. (Cances are that this is also not likely).

bassintom · 05-21-06, 03:35 PM

cheap and simple solution....unless some solenoid is involved....replace the fuel lines and change the filter..
did it always do this?..or did you or someone do some work on the boat,and then you have the problem?

1FASTLASER · 05-22-06, 05:49 AM

All good things to comsider but so many people forget one thing before they start tearing a fuel system apart. CHECK the tank vent lines. A brand new switch and filters with a clogged vent and you still got problems.

Captmikestarrett · 05-24-06, 02:35 PM

I am glad somebody mentioned the vent lines. Bees got in mine and shut me down. Darn mud dobbers..

Capt Mike

petedacook · 04-01-07, 12:03 AM

Yea, I know what the problem is. You are a loser that did not ask his gear head brother what the problem might be.

Thats the problem. Your idiot brother has trouble shooted problems on internal combustion engines nearly his entire life, but you failed to ask him what this problem could be. Shame on you, brother.

Pete

05-21-06, 09:37 AM	#1
mike kingree BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: arlington,VA Posts: 1	Ranger fuel problem I own a Ranger bass boat 1985;373V.I just got it in Feb.06.The problem is when im running on the left fuel she runs fine but when i switch to the right tank she stalls.Any possible solutions.

05-21-06, 11:12 AM	#2
skeeterdone BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 7	sounds like a blockage. I would check the fuel line as well as an inline fuel filter for that tank. I am not familar with that exact model but have many duel tank boats have separate fuel filters for each tank. __________________ SkeeteRDone

05-21-06, 11:19 AM	#3
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Make sure that you have all switches going to the right tank. I have a Ranger with a button on the dash as well as a knob that you must turn on for the tank that you wish to connect,(directly below the seat). There "could" be some water in the right tank, but (this is not likely). Are all lines connected to your right tank for a full changover of fuel. (Cances are that this is also not likely). __________________ Lexington,NC.

05-21-06, 03:35 PM	#4
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	cheap and simple solution....unless some solenoid is involved....replace the fuel lines and change the filter.. did it always do this?..or did you or someone do some work on the boat,and then you have the problem? __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

05-22-06, 05:49 AM	#5
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	All good things to comsider but so many people forget one thing before they start tearing a fuel system apart. CHECK the tank vent lines. A brand new switch and filters with a clogged vent and you still got problems. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

05-24-06, 02:35 PM	#6
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I am glad somebody mentioned the vent lines. Bees got in mine and shut me down. Darn mud dobbers.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

04-01-07, 12:03 AM	#7
petedacook BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Yea, I know what the problem is. You are a loser that did not ask his gear head brother what the problem might be. Thats the problem. Your idiot brother has trouble shooted problems on internal combustion engines nearly his entire life, but you failed to ask him what this problem could be. Shame on you, brother. Pete

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