Mercury 150 Saltwater - Hoses

[JamNJ1955]

I have a 2001 Mercury 150 XL Carb Saltwater 2 cycle, I change the water pump and thermostats every year. How often should I change the water hoses to the thermostats and to the "pee" hole?

Also how often do you change the fuel line and squeeze ball?

Thanks

John

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Mercury 150 Saltwater - Hoses

John, Your maintenance schedule is overkill, IMHO. Waterpumps are good for a few years and 'stats are good twice as long as that.

Modern fuel line and primer bulbs should last a decade at least. Water hoses can be changed when they get soft or crack, likely a decade or more.