Unable to disconnect fuel line from 1988 115 HP Merc "Tower of Power"

[fred12]

I have tried to no avail to twist and disconnect fuel hose line to run fuel out when the weekend fun is over. Has anyone tried to put a shut-off valve in the fuel line? I do have an in-line filter between bulb and motor also so am considering putting the valve there (threaded connector) Only negative I'm thinking is collapsing the fuel line. Thoughts or suggestions.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Unable to disconnect fuel line from 1988 115 HP Merc "Tower of Power"

You hve to push it in, than twist it counter clockwise. does that help.
Plus I wouldn't run the fuel out.

 

[fishing603]

Re: Unable to disconnect fuel line from 1988 115 HP Merc "Tower of Power"

When you do disconnect the line do you need to worry about fuel squirting, leaking or pouring out of either the fuel line or cowling?

 

[canoemang]

Re: Unable to disconnect fuel line from 1988 115 HP Merc "Tower of Power"

When you do disconnect the line do you need to worry about fuel squirting, leaking or pouring out of either the fuel line or cowling?

It sprays everywhere like a garden hose, when you take it off make sure you have both hands on it.. itll buck like a freakin anaconda..