Mystery hose on 1150 merc

ttriebler

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Whilst rebuilding the carbs today on my 1976 1150 115hp in-line 6 merc (distributor type) I noticed a thin plastic hose that runs down the starboard side of the engine. This runs from the top to the bottom of the powerhead. Does anyone know what this baby does?<br /><br />Of course it has deteriorated and is cracked up - any suggestions where I can purchase this type of hose in Sydney, Australia?
 

bubbakat

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Re: Mystery hose on 1150 merc

it is just a thin wall rubber tubbing for vacuum balance i believe todd I replaced the one on mine to and still not real sure what it does but since it was there I replaced it
 
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