1970 7.5HP Mercury - Perished fuel line

[ceno]

Hi,
the fuel lines on my 1970 7.5 mercury that go from tank connector to fuel pump and fuel pump to carb have built in threaded connectors at each end. They do not leak but look badly perished. Is there any way I can replace the rubber hose and reuse the threaded ends. I thought I could by maybe cut of the crimped outer and use a cable tie, if there is an inner barb. Any ideas?
John

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1970 7.5HP Mercury - Perished fuel line

No those ends are not reuseable but any autoparts store has replacement ends that will replace them and after that, all you need to change is line.

 

[ceno]

Re: 1970 7.5HP Mercury - Perished fuel line

Thanks,
Am I right in thinking thread is 1/8" NPT?
John

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1970 7.5HP Mercury - Perished fuel line

Yes.

 

[ceno]

Re: 1970 7.5HP Mercury - Perished fuel line

Many thanks
John