Quick sorta dumb question...

[BigErn]

I have a quick sorta dumb question...

1998 Mariner 60hp is the motor i have , but im sure most Merc/Mariners are the same.

The Male fuel connector that is on the motor that you plug the female fuel connector into...Is the pin on the male connector suppose to wiggle side to side and move around very easy...... that the ball from the female connector goes on ?
Or should that pin be solid/tight and not able to move easly from side to side when you try to wiggle it? The one on my motor ...you can wiggle it around very easly, i have been trying to trouble shoot a problem i been having with my motor bogging out.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Quick sorta dumb question...

There are no "sorta dumb questions". But we can certainly provide some "sorta dumb" answers. The connect is not perfectly solid when connected. It will wiggle a little but it really doesn't matter because the seal prevents air/fuel leaks. If it's leaking it should be replaced. Otherwise they rarely cause a problem.

 

[BigErn]

Re: Quick sorta dumb question...

Ok thanks ... it looks to be leaking a little.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Quick sorta dumb question...

As Silvertip says, the only dumb questions are the one's not asked.
If it's leaking even a little, replace it.
It can and will cause you problems.