How important is this piece?? Fell into the water and sank.

[patrolcarr]

Good evening to all. I just want to run a quick question by everyone. I had just come in from a day on the ocean and was doing my usual fresh water flush of the engine(2000 Yamaha 130 2 stroke)with the garden hose attachment on the port side of the engine. Here is my problem. As I was diconnecting the hose, the yellow piece(sort of like a washer) that is located on the inside of the "female" engine mounted hose coupling fell out and sank. The coupling reattached to the engine, and felt like a good fit even minus the yellow piece, but can I get by without it for a short time? Does anyone know what this piece is called so I can order it? Thanks,Pat.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: How important is this piece?? Fell into the water and sank.

hello<br /> I do belive its called a "Hose Washer" it helps keep water from leaking and dripping everywhere.try ace hardware.<br /> good luck and keep posting