1975 merc 500 fuel line replacement

[oba97]

I'm looking to replace my fuel lines. I can find the lines at various stores but they seem very expensive. I was wondering if anyone has changed the fittings to barbed ends and buy hose and cut to size? Not sure if I am making sense? I have looked for some direction on this but came up empty.

 

[merc850]

Try these guys http://store.oldmercs.com/category_s/6460.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=6460&show=10&page=1

 

[oba97]

Is it possible to just replace the hose and reuse the fittings?

 

[GA_Boater]

If your motor is like the one in my sig, I cut the crimps off the fittings, replaced the hose and used worm gear hose clamps. The fuel pressure isn't high and it's worked fine for about 5 years with no leaks.

Merc is proud of the OEM fuel lines/fitting assemblies.

 

[oba97]

What did you use to cut the crimps?

 

[GA_Boater]

Either a tubing cutter, hacksaw or file. Maybe even a pair of dykes. The crimp ring is soft brass so whatever cut it to release the hose.