71 merc 800

[dragonrider]

i have read alot of posts/threads but havent found the answer so here goes- there is a pipe running from under the stator down to between cyl 2/3 on the fuel pump side of the engine. what does it do? mine was ruptured for about 40miles, the engine seems to be covered in two stroke oil, would i have done damage

 

[daveswaves]

Re: 71 merc 800

i have read alot of posts/threads but havent found the answer so here goes- there is a pipe running from under the stator down to between cyl 2/3 on the fuel pump side of the engine. what does it do? mine was ruptured for about 40miles, the engine seems to be covered in two stroke oil, would i have done damage

Sounds like the oil feed line for the top bearing, pic would help.

 

[dragonrider]

Re: 71 merc 800

thanks for your reply i thought it would be some kind of lubeing, but i got the impression it was pumping from the top down, if it is lube then how does it work seperating oil and petrol
hopefully pic attatched red arrow showing now replaced tube

 

[dragonrider]

Re: 71 merc 800

any ideas what this pipe is and would it have done any damage. i understand engines. i would just like to know more about this one