The first pictures is from inside the primer bulb that I cut open. The second is the actual fuel line that came on my boat. The last one is the fuel pump.
That's 6 years of "gas" that was left in the lines.
These were taken last year when I was getting my motor running.
Hi Mike.
Looks normal to me. lol
LOL, paddle a lot do ya
Hi Mike.
That looks terrible.
Yep...
Been there, done that (inner layer of fuel line from my VST)...
...got the replacement parts.
Good ol' ethanol.
Thank God for fuel filters too
Hi Mike.
One of the most commonly accessed topics in the Merc Forums.
See:
FUEL LINES AND PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
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Yes Sir, I have read that. GREAT info!!!
I just came across the pics of my fuel lines and though I'd post them up and show what neglect can do.
Hi Mike.
But Ethanol is a great fuel.Everyone says SO
I know. Hard to believe a little corn squeezins could do all of thatOriginally Posted by mrc.in.wi
But Ethanol is a great fuel.
Hi Mike.
That's a REALLY good example. Good job dissecting the lines.
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That reminds me, I need to cut down on the cheesesteak samiches!
Crap!!
2008 BULLET 21XD 2007 Merc 300xs
Replaced the lines in my old 89 ranger a several years back. The factory lines were perfect, the 2 or 3 year old primer bulb line looked just like what is pictured. The inner layer had completely disintegrated. I reused some of the factory line that ran through the gunnel to rebuild the primer bulb line.
Thanks Don. I still have all my fingers tooThat's a REALLY good example. Good job dissecting the lines.
Hi Mike.
Wait till you get all that sand in your fuel lines when they get that Canadain pipeline done.
I say again, don't forget to change the stuff under the cowling like I did...BF
Right! If you stop outside the cowl you'll be chasing your tail.
Hi Mike.
That's what they claim. Must be something else eating up fuel lines.But Ethanol is a great fuel.
Praying for a Cure
Rider move to Florida use your boat every week like all Floridians and you wont have that problem. lol
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