Primer question

[Apeman]

I have installed primer kits in two previous skis and love them. This 96 Sportster has the same 'choke forever' issue as the skis did, but installing a primer kit is going to be difficult due to fuel valve location and length of hoses. The question: Can a guy just install a squeeze-primer inline, so as to prime the carb and reduce choke/cranking time?
It seems like an easy remedy, so there's probably a good reason not to do it.
Thanks again guys!
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[mikidymac]

No, they will restrict the flow and kill the engine.

 

[Apeman]

Of course.
Thanks Midi!!

 

[whitewheels]

....but can you instal a primer on a boat,is it difficult or impossible?

 

[Apeman]

Possibly a fuel flow issue? Do the dual carbs on a Rotax engine swallow fuel at a faster rate, or need sudden fuel flow changes without restriction, more than an outboard?

 

[mikidymac]

I can't say for sure but the few people that have tried it have run into fuel starvation issues. For me it's not worth risking a seized engine.

 

[Apeman]

Nope, me neither.
Hope I can find a way to get the kit installed. Have one on order.