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Need help Mercury outboard 2 stroke fuel line connector
Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:02 pm
2004 Mercury 25 EH 2 stroke tiller. Ive tried two different female mercury fuel connectors on 3/8” hose. Neither fit and I am having a hard time finding info online. Looks like 1998 and prior had different connectors? Maybe thats what I bought. I bought the ones at Academy and it won’t connect to the motor male portion.
Where can I find for sure exactly what I need?
Where can I find for sure exactly what I need?
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Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:44 pm to rattlebucket
That looks like the right one. I'm not trying to sound like an arse but are you trying to connect it the right way? In the picture where you're holding it in you hand it needs to go on turned over from that position.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:50 pm to dragboatscott
Yeah I tried it both ways. It connects easily to the male port on the fuel tank.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:58 pm to rattlebucket
I'm not saying you have the correct or wrong connector as I don't have a Merc but put a little grease on the tube where the O-ring fits over. It'll keep it from tearing
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:00 pm to rattlebucket
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Where can I find for sure exactly what I need?
Try looking up your motor and get the part number for the connector.
I try to stay away from the aftermarket connectors when I can as they tend to be a little inferior leading to leaks and air leaking as well
ETA search your motor on www.boats.net
This post was edited on 1/25/22 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:06 pm to rattlebucket
Have you looked at promarineusa? They'll have them broken down by year models.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:16 pm to rattlebucket
Quicksilver brand is Merc supplier. Get that brand for Mercury post 1998. If that doesn’t fit you are not pushing hard enough or have it backwards.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:28 pm to Purple Spoon
I have scepter and marine raider brands. Will try promarineusa as dragboatscott suggested
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:44 pm to dragboatscott
Tried promarineusa and boats.net. Serial no is OT96xxxx
Still nothing I see. Maybe Im just internet useless
Still nothing I see. Maybe Im just internet useless
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 8:20 am
Posted on 1/26/22 at 6:40 am to rattlebucket
I found the part number for the fuel connector on your motor and cross referenced it to the line connector you have. They should definitely work together.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 8:13 am to headedwest21
I had to trim some plastic off of the last one I bought for a 2001 tiller merc. I basically widdled down the corners with a knife and it slid right on. If the fuel side and locking side line up but the plastic hits you may be able to do the same
Posted on 1/26/22 at 8:36 am to rattlebucket
Looks right to me. Release lever goes on the left. Also, mine was tough the first time or 2. Swap the hose on the tank and motor. Both should fit both. Not saying to run it that way because primer bulb but just see if they both fit each fitting.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:24 pm to rattlebucket
I have a 2002 25 EH. Had a '93, and a '94 before that. They all use the same connector. The problem is aftermarket connectors are junk. Been there, done that. Go to a mercury dealer and get one. The mercury/quicksilver will look the same on the end, but overall it's bigger and more square cut without the thumb/finger indentions. Trust me, you just need a mercury made connector. For the $10-$15, it's worth it.
Edit: the link below is for a 5/16" hose. So part number isn't exact. Go to mercury dealer for your exact needs
OEM Connector
Edit: the link below is for a 5/16" hose. So part number isn't exact. Go to mercury dealer for your exact needs
OEM Connector
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:56 pm to Tiger-Striped-Bass
These are personal pics from last year I dug up. Again though, mine was 5/16" hose, so what you need is slightly different for 3/8". In the last pic you'll see the difference in quality from aftermarket that came with a hose and the OEM from quicksilver (brown gasket, square bulky fitting). The one you show does look close to this OEM. But trust me, the aftermarket stuff just isn't exact enough in every way to work every time.
I actually went to a Yamaha dealer to look for one for a 30 yamaha for someone else who was having this exact issue of aftermarket connectors on pre made hoses, not working. The yamaha dealer actually had these mercury connectors on the rack and they do work on yamaha too, as shown on the package. But this is the exact fitting I currently have on my 2002 25EH, and had on my 93 and 94 also.
I actually went to a Yamaha dealer to look for one for a 30 yamaha for someone else who was having this exact issue of aftermarket connectors on pre made hoses, not working. The yamaha dealer actually had these mercury connectors on the rack and they do work on yamaha too, as shown on the package. But this is the exact fitting I currently have on my 2002 25EH, and had on my 93 and 94 also.
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 1/31/22 at 2:16 pm to Tiger-Striped-Bass
I got OEM connector and it still didnt fit. Just because Im stumped I tried a yammy fuel line connector and it seats perfect. Maybe I got a merc with an identity issue
Posted on 2/1/22 at 9:26 am to rattlebucket
Weren't there certain Mercs made by Yamaha? I seem to remember seeing this on a boat forum.
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