Fuel connector replace?

[boatsnhoes]

Anyone know if or where I can find a replacement fuel connector that is better engineered than the factory? I’d like to get away from the kinking fuel line..

See pic.

 

[HST4ME]

Problem is with the rigging on the boat. Look at your throttle and shift cables too. You can hard line to the pump. The only fuel line I use anymore is the 3/8 push lock hose from parker.

 

[boatsnhoes]

Problem is with the rigging on the boat. Look at your throttle and shift cables too. You can hard line to the pump. The only fuel line I use anymore is the 3/8 push lock hose from parker.

Yes, it runs directly through the transom creating this kink. Are you saying you run the push lock hose by connecting to the fuel connector on the engine then run though the throttle cable area? My cable to come though a different hole off to the side of engine. Do you have picture by chance?

 

[TimeBandit]

From this picture the cables and hose looks too short by a lot. Definitely a rigging problem and not a fuel connector problem.

 

[boatsnhoes]

From this picture the cables and hose looks too short by a lot. Definitely a rigging problem and not a fuel connector problem.

It is indeed too short and is getting replaced, but the issue remains the same with a longer hose, it kinks when in the upward position. I am looking for solutions as to what others have done to help with the issue. I've tried using a 90 degree barb off short hose but did not work well either. I am not having issues with this, its more preventative so its not always kinked - the old hose cracked due this.

 

[Duramax]

It is indeed too short and is getting replaced, but the issue remains the same with a longer hose, it kinks when in the upward position. I am looking for solutions as to what others have done to help with the issue. I've tried using a 90 degree barb off short hose but did not work well either. I am not having issues with this, its more preventative so its not always kinked - the old hose cracked due this.

Everything looks pulled tight and up. Can you post a picture of where it goes into the boat? You see the throttle cables should be resting in those holes.

 

[boatsnhoes]

Everything looks pulled tight and up. Can you post a picture of where it goes into the boat? You see the throttle cables should be resting in those holes.

Best pic I have at the moment and I circled as you can see. This is in the trailering position, it of course levels out when in operation.

 

[Duramax]

Best pic I have at the moment and I circled as you can see. This is in the trailering position, it of course levels out when in operation.

I see, I see. That's going to be tough.

 

[boatsnhoes]

I see, I see. That's going to be tough.

I know - that's why I'm here lol.

 

[Duramax]

I know - that's why I'm here lol.

haha

 

[stingray11]

Better quality fuel line should not kink. That fuel line looks like that cheap crap. And why isn't there some kind of clamp on that fitting over the hose? If You end up with an air leak at that connection you'll smoke that motor

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[boatsnhoes]

Better quality fuel line should not kink. That fuel line looks like that cheap crap. And why isn't there some kind of clamp on that fitting over the hose? If You end up with an air leak at that connection you'll smoke that motor

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The fuel line is marine grade from west marine…It wasn’t clamped yet because this was before I purged the lines and put a hose clamp on it. Do you have anything productive to help the original question?

 

[stingray11]

There are many grades of marine fuel line you may have gotten a cheap one. There are not many selections in connectors, You could remove the connector and the receptacle and run the line directly in to the fuel pump. All of my big outboards run directly in to the source ,no connector, which relies on a rubber O ring to seal which can be problematic.

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[stingray11]

Either that or re rig the boat so the fuel line and cables don't turn a 90ﾟ when you tilt the motor. I've been rigging outboards to boats longer than you've been alive and that don't look like a good rigging job.

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[boatsnhoes]

Either that or re rig the boat so the fuel line and cables don't turn a 90ﾟ when you tilt the motor. I've been rigging outboards to boats longer than you've been alive and that don't look like a good rigging job.

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I get it and the rigging isn’t the best just what I inherited from previous owner. It’s going to Lavey next month for a full restoration and the transom is A1 on the list for many reasons.

Do you have any pics of what your referring to in running directly to the fuel line with no connector? At this point maybe not a big deal since the boat is getting re-rigged in the near future.

 

[Riverryder]

@boatsnhoes why not just post one thread with all the boats issues like a thread??? not a thread every issue?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I get it and the rigging isn’t the best just what I inherited from previous owner. It’s going to Lavey next month for a full restoration and the transom is A1 on the list for many reasons.

Do you have any pics of what your referring to in running directly to the fuel line with no connector? At this point maybe not a big deal since the boat is getting re-rigged in the near future.

You have a picture of the transom bracket of your boat? The 2 you posted looks like the engine is WAY too close for a Sebring. Pushing the motor back from the transom would most definitely help your rigging issue along with increasing your performance by moving the CG back and freeing up the boat.

 

[boatsnhoes]

You have a picture of the transom bracket of your boat? The 2 you posted looks like the engine is WAY too close for a Sebring. Pushing the motor back from the transom would most definitely help your rigging issue along with increasing your performance by moving the CG back and freeing up the boat.

That crossed my mind as well. Here’s a few pics for you:

 

[Flying_Lavey]

That crossed my mind as well. Here’s a few pics for you:

That helps a lot more. The bracket looks ok. But, I think those control cable penetrations should be on the vertical portion of the transom and not the angled top part. Might want to talk to Chris about being able to relocate them when its getting work done.

Also, why the torque tamer on the skeg? Without a low water pick-up, you cant run that engine high enough for it to really do anything.

 

[lbhsbz]

Temporarily, I’d put a 90 on the fitting and have the fuel line exit to one side or the other and make a reasonably sized loop.

The only line I use any more is the fire rated $2.50/ft heavy wall stuff. I’m not sure I could kink it if I tried to link it.

Or use the heavy fuel line and add a big loop down below so the line can slide in and out of the rigging hole as you trim and turn

 

[boatsnhoes]

That helps a lot more. The bracket looks ok. But, I think those control cable penetrations should be on the vertical portion of the transom and not the angled top part. Might want to talk to Chris about being able to relocate them when its getting work done.

Also, why the torque tamer on the skeg? Without a low water pick-up, you cant run that engine high enough for it to really do anything.

That’s a good idea. They are rebuilding the entire transom so I will definitely talk with them about relocating the fuel line but I’m sure he will already want to do so lol.

The person I bought from was an older gal and I’m sure she complained of the torque steer - it’s not something I put on, as far as the skeg goes. I can get it right around 6000rpms and 72mph which is fast enough for me I think.

 

[boatsnhoes]

Temporarily, I’d put a 90 on the fitting and have the fuel line exit to one side or the other and make a reasonably sized loop.

The only line I use any more is the fire rated $2.50/ft heavy wall stuff. I’m not sure I could kink it if I tried to link it.

Or use the heavy fuel line and add a big loop down below so the line can slide in and out of the rigging hole as you trim and turn

I’m definitely looking to get a higher grade fuel line and will se if I can find some fire rated ones. The consensus seems to be running the fuel line from one side of the transom to the engine

 

[lbhsbz]

I’m definitely looking to get a higher grade fuel line and will se if I can find some fire rated ones. The consensus seems to be running the fuel line from one side of the transom to the engine

More awesome idea I just had…

get something like this and change out the o-rings to NBR or something that can deal with fuel…screw one into the fitting at the cowl.

 

[boatsnhoes]

More awesome idea I just had…

get something like this and change out the o-rings to NBR or something that can deal with fuel…screw one into the fitting at the cowl.
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Damn that would probably work perfect.