Recently a found a small leak in fuel line that only occurred during a hard turn. The fuel line was being stressed and caused a small crack due to fatigue.<br /><br />I decided to go ahead and replace the line because it is 10yrs old, and it couldn't hurt.<br /><br />I pulled all of the fuel line out of the hull and realized that I have 3/8" Line from my tank to my primer bulb. I then have 5/16" line from my primer bulb to my filter, and then the same 5/16" from my filter to my outboard conenction.<br /><br />1) Should I have one uniform line size throughout the boat? Is the smaller diameter line size choking the engine at all? I wouldn't think so, but could be wrong.<br /><br />2) Also, should the fuel filter go before or after the primer bulb? (on the tank side of bulb, or engine side of bulb?)<br /><br />3) When is a water seperator needed/recommended? I rarely see them on boats with outboards under 150hp. Is this just coincidence or is there not a need on an 88SPL?<br /><br />4) Can I place the primer bulb anywhere in the fuel line, or is a certain distance from the engine or tank recommended? Currently, the bulb is about 3ft from my engine, and about 12 feet from the gas tank. To prime the engine, I have to walk to the back of the boat, open a hatch, and prime it. I'd like to put the bulb either right up next to the engine (where I usually see them) or under the center console right next to the fuel tank.<br /><br />Any help is appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks!<br />SQ
