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Replace fuel line
SAPO1976	#1  Posted on 12/02/08 - 11:47 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/11/07	I was out this past friday and when I turned to get out of a cove. The fuel line split by the motor. I want to replace the whole line from the bulb to the motor. I would like to know how much is recomended and is there a difference from automotive hoses to marine. I have a 1986 17' Montauk with a 90hp Johnson. Thanks.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 12/02/08 - 12:30 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	You will need marine-rated fuel hose. It comes in different diameters. It also comes in pre-packaged lengths with primer bulbs and fittings already attached or cut to length. My recommendation is to take the entire fuel line assembly with you to a good marine supply store. Buy 1' more hose than needed in the same diameter. Walk over and get a new primer bulb (correct size) while you are at it. Match the old engine side fitting to the new one. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 12/02/08 - 12:35 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	See this article for rigging lengths: http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=40 Your lengths may vary slightly due to other equipment.
CES	#4  Posted on 12/02/08 - 1:45 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	You can get good fuel lines at Wal mart....pretty inexpensively. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
Binkie	#5  Posted on 12/03/08 - 6:31 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	Get a OEM primer bulb. They don`t get stiff and crack as fast as some of the junk thats out there. rich Rich
ioptfm	#6  Posted on 12/03/08 - 6:41 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	In that a fuel line is not something that you should have to replace very often, I agree with Binkie in getting an OEM and then you won't have to worry about it for a long time Tom 1979 Sport 15'
Derwd24	#7  Posted on 12/03/08 - 7:00 PM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	OEM is definately the way to go. Had issues with the check valves not working and making priming difficult in 2 aftermarket bulbs. Done with those. And if you can fit the thicker A1 fuel line in the tunnel, it's the way to go. A little more expensive but worth it. Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
SAPO1976	#8  Posted on 12/04/08 - 1:50 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/11/07	Thanks for the helpfull tips.