Replacing Fuel Line on between Carborators 115 Mercury

[Just 4 Us]

I have a 1985 115 Mercury and discovered a leak on one of the fuel line tubing leading from the lower enrichener valves. My engine is the inline 6 cylinder with the enrichment circuit (three valves/carbs at the front of the engine. I need to replace the tubing coming out of the lower valve but can't figure out how to get to it? <br /><br />What is the best way to get to that area? Do I need to remove the front panel off the engine (where the cowling snaps) or do I take off the starter? <br /><br />I have the Mercury book but it doesn't mention how to reach that area.<br />Any help you could provide would be appreciated.<br />Thanks,<br />Ed--

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Replacing Fuel Line on between Carborators 115 Mercury

Whenever working on your style of engine...it is always to your advantage to remove the starter, it is probably not necessary to remove the front plate.<br /><br />TMD

 

[MrWick]

Re: Replacing Fuel Line on between Carborators 115 Mercury

If you need a little more room to work after taking the starter out you can take the 4 bolts out holding the front cover on and just lay it over out of the road without unhooking any wiring.Just make sure the large connector on the back of the front plate is plugged in when you put it back together.....