Fuel Line primer bulb kit - Moderated Discussion Areas

  ContinuousWave
  Whaler
  Moderated Discussion Areas
  ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods
  Fuel Line primer bulb kit

search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author Topic:   Fuel Line primer bulb kit

richvi posted 09-06-2012 12:45 AM ET (US)
I'm finding it difficult to locate an Original Equipment Mercury fuel line primer bulb. Is there any on-line vendors for this part?
Also, are there any good after market fuel line primer bulb? For example, is the Sierra Silverado 4000 fuel line primer kit any good?
pcrussell50 posted 09-06-2012 01:21 AM ET (US)
The extremely knowledgeable and experienced former owner of my Mercury powered 17 Alert (special service Montauk), also a CWW member, installed an OMC/Evinrude/Johnson, OEM primer bulb, (not a knockoff)--if that is any help to you.
Maybe he'll chime in as to why? Maybe the reason was no more than that it was all he had on hand when he was installing the tank under the console?
-Peter
martyn1075 posted 09-06-2012 01:33 AM ET (US)
I just purchased a factory Mercury bulb for my engine. I bought a not so cheap knockoff one and it didn't work very well at all. Apparently the Yamaha one will work but I found it to be way too expensive and didn't want to waste my money and time in case the mechanic was wrong. Mercury makes a few different models of these you just need to know your hose dimension thats all.
Martyn
Mark D posted 09-06-2012 10:17 PM ET (US)
West Marine sell them in their stores
contender posted 09-06-2012 10:38 PM ET (US)
Listen to me, NEVER purchase an after market fuel primer bulb (They are crap) you will be wasting your money, This is one part you must buy factory...
wbullwin posted 09-07-2012 05:27 PM ET (US)
I replaced my fuel line and bulb last year. I purchased the hose and bulb seperately since the hose from the tank to the engine goes under the floor in my 170 Montauk. I bought the bulb from a local marina's parts store. I researched bulbs and Mercury has a newer model out that is "Low Perm" and EPA approved plus safe for ethanol. I don't have any records of what the part number is but I think I paid about $9 or $10 just for the bulb. I saw one on EBay for $27 and that is a rip off. It fits both 5/16" and 3/8" and has two hose clamps included
Russ 13 posted 09-07-2012 05:34 PM ET (US)
I second Contender, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE AFTERMARKET PRIMER BULBS.......they are JUNK.
I have had very good results with the OEM YAMAHA bulbs.
Get the right one for your size fuel line & forgetaboutit.
I use them on three Whalers & one Action Craft....
ZERO problems or failures.
IF you can mount the bulb where it is out of the sun, it will last longer.
And that is the "SQUEEZE" on that!

Hop to:

Contact Us | RETURN to ContinuousWave Top Page

Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Freeware Version 2000
Purchase our Licensed Version- which adds many more features!
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 2000.

Author	Topic: Fuel Line primer bulb kit
richvi	posted 09-06-2012 12:45 AM ET (US) I'm finding it difficult to locate an Original Equipment Mercury fuel line primer bulb. Is there any on-line vendors for this part? Also, are there any good after market fuel line primer bulb? For example, is the Sierra Silverado 4000 fuel line primer kit any good?
pcrussell50	posted 09-06-2012 01:21 AM ET (US) The extremely knowledgeable and experienced former owner of my Mercury powered 17 Alert (special service Montauk), also a CWW member, installed an OMC/Evinrude/Johnson, OEM primer bulb, (not a knockoff)--if that is any help to you. Maybe he'll chime in as to why? Maybe the reason was no more than that it was all he had on hand when he was installing the tank under the console? -Peter
martyn1075	posted 09-06-2012 01:33 AM ET (US) I just purchased a factory Mercury bulb for my engine. I bought a not so cheap knockoff one and it didn't work very well at all. Apparently the Yamaha one will work but I found it to be way too expensive and didn't want to waste my money and time in case the mechanic was wrong. Mercury makes a few different models of these you just need to know your hose dimension thats all. Martyn
Mark D	posted 09-06-2012 10:17 PM ET (US) West Marine sell them in their stores
contender	posted 09-06-2012 10:38 PM ET (US) Listen to me, NEVER purchase an after market fuel primer bulb (They are crap) you will be wasting your money, This is one part you must buy factory...
wbullwin	posted 09-07-2012 05:27 PM ET (US) I replaced my fuel line and bulb last year. I purchased the hose and bulb seperately since the hose from the tank to the engine goes under the floor in my 170 Montauk. I bought the bulb from a local marina's parts store. I researched bulbs and Mercury has a newer model out that is "Low Perm" and EPA approved plus safe for ethanol. I don't have any records of what the part number is but I think I paid about $9 or $10 just for the bulb. I saw one on EBay for $27 and that is a rip off. It fits both 5/16" and 3/8" and has two hose clamps included
Russ 13	posted 09-07-2012 05:34 PM ET (US) I second Contender, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE AFTERMARKET PRIMER BULBS.......they are JUNK. I have had very good results with the OEM YAMAHA bulbs. Get the right one for your size fuel line & forgetaboutit. I use them on three Whalers & one Action Craft.... ZERO problems or failures. IF you can mount the bulb where it is out of the sun, it will last longer. And that is the "SQUEEZE" on that!