I replaced the primer bulb because I thought it was bad. (it probably was and doesn't hurt to change it)

 

Gas still won't pump out of the tank.  When I open the tank and pump the bulb,  I can hear a sucking sound in the tank like it is trying to pump but,  nothing is coming out.

 

Is there a part in the tank that can go bad and not allow gas to pull through?

 

If so, is it replaceable or do you just go for a new tank?

 

Could it be the hose to tank connector?

 

 

Could be deteriorated lines from ethanol or a bad vent

Theres a pickup tube that goes into the tank. The only other part in there is what your gas gage is reading for ya.

 

Yes, the pickup can be replaced and or cleaned. Some of the tubes also have an anti siphon valve on them known to go bad in which you take it off, drill out the guts, put it back on and forget it ever existed.

I unscrewed the gauge / tank connector assembly and pulled it out.  The pick up tube stayed in the tank because the fit wasn't tight.  I picked up another tank just in case but,  I think I'll try to find just that assembly cheaper or try to seal the old one somehow.