2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

[Surfer Dave]

I just noticed today that my 2000 Mercury 75 hp engine has a hose hanging out and I really do not know where it goes. It is near the foot of the engine in the front (Opposite the prop) does anyone have any idea where it goes?

 

[CaptainHook]

Re: 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

If it is a small maybe 1/4 inch hose that is for connecting to a speedometer.

 

[Surfer Dave]

Re: 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

that hose is just hanging, not going into the engine anywhere......will it hurt anything by just being outside of the engine? I bought this engine brand new and never noticed it hanging like that,,,,,,,,,,I guess I should buy a repair manual, anyone have any suggestions on which manual? thanks for all your help

 

[verado7]

Re: 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

can you post a picture ?

 

[Surfer Dave]

Re: 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

Here are some pictures of what I'm talking about, the pic with the arrow is pointing to the hose that was hanging out, I stuck it in the only place I thought it could go, it was very difficult to get it in that hole, probably not where it goes, does anyone know what this hose is for.........the other 2 pics are for reference, thanks for all your help

 

[verado7]

Re: 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke question

looks to me like a vent tube for leg it should just stay open to the air - if the legf oil ever gets foamy it will increase pressure enough to blow seals -that tube is to prevent that -