Fuel bowl washer

[Ceps101]

Hello, I have a 1984 mercury outboard. I was replacing fuel bowl gasket and noticed on the bottom inside of the bowl, there is a washer/gasket. What purpose does it serve? There is also one on the outside where fuel bowl bolts in and I realize it's to stop fuel leaking out bottom of bowl but what the one on the inside for? I ask because I lost it and wonder if its neccessary?

 

[GA_Boater]

Serial number please and a few things like horsepower.

 

[Ceps101]

50hp serial number 6587163. Part 13 in diagram.

 

[Ceps101]

Not a clear picture I know but it's easy to find a better pic online. There seems to be a inner and outer. I'm curious about the inner.

 

[Ceps101]

Anyone?

 

[Ceps101]

Is this an active forum?

 

[Ceps101]

Nevermind.

 

[Faztbullet]

It seals the bottom of the main discharge passage to ensure fuel is only pulled thru high speed jet...