I have a 1995/6 Force 70. The fuel line from the main 20 gal. tank comes through the battery compartment, through the primer bulb and directly to the engine fuel pump via a hole in the engine cover. While the engine was being serviced, I had them install a Mercury quick disconnect between the primer bulb and the engine cover. That way I could disconnect the fuel and run the engine until dry.
My problem is that the mating pair don't seem to want to mate properly. The male doesn't want to enter the female far enough for the bayonet ears to even start to enter the slots. The service tech said that normally the female is attached to the engine making it more stable to receive the male. I don't want to do any damage to either ends but if it is forced together then it will be equally difficult to separate.
I tried lubricating the rubber gasket but that doesn't help.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My problem is that the mating pair don't seem to want to mate properly. The male doesn't want to enter the female far enough for the bayonet ears to even start to enter the slots. The service tech said that normally the female is attached to the engine making it more stable to receive the male. I don't want to do any damage to either ends but if it is forced together then it will be equally difficult to separate.
I tried lubricating the rubber gasket but that doesn't help.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
