Fuel Attachment Question

[Boss Hawg]

Was going over the boat getting it ready for Monday today & discovered a leak in my fuel quick connect (pic below) on motor (1987 70hp Johnson)
No place to get one this weekend, just attached fuel line direct to pump - Will this be OK Really want to be on the water Monday

 

[Al-53]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

I have bought the fitting at Wal mart in the boating section..I believe they are Attwoods...it worked fine ....check it out

Al

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

Was going over the boat getting it ready for Monday today & discovered a leak in my fuel quick connect (pic below) on motor (1987 70hp Johnson)
No place to get one this weekend, just attached fuel line direct to pump - Will this be OK Really want to be on the water Monday

You'll be fine going direct. Make sure you have enough slack in the fuel line.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

Thanks for both quick replys! Went to Acadamey but really hate Wallyworld on a Saturday --- Anyway have one on order & have it hooked up direct ready for Monday
Thanks again!

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

Direct is fine. Mine has not used a quick connect for as long as I can remember.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

Direct is fine. Mine has not used a quick connect for as long as I can remember.

Another thanks- really don't (or ever) seen a need for one but i got one bought off Ebay for 6 bucks shipped so i figured WTH I was just concerned it might be a pressure/fuel flow thing so i was concerned about doing away with it

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

i have the one on my toon connected direct. you don't just carry a 27 gallon tank to the gas station.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

i have the one on my toon connected direct. you don't just carry a 27 gallon tank to the gas station.

Guess i should refrase to say- With a built in tank i see no need for one

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

Yep, mine is built in also. Therefore no need.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

I just trashed one that looked just like the one in your post picture. It will slip onto the fuel connector at the outboard, but not lock in and stay put. Always test those connectors...the ones I buy/use now have a thumb/finger ridge (grabbing point) just behind the mouth of the larger hole on the connector...never had one of those fail or not work.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Fuel Attachment Question

As a added + my bulb pumps up & stays much firmer without it
I'll most likely just store the one i ordered