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Yamaha style fuel connector
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:13 pm
by Kovar
Q1: what manufacturer makes high quality Yamaha-style fuel connectors (preferably made in the USA) that will not fail?
BACKSTORY
A Yamaha-style fuel connector that I purchased, sold by SEA CHOICE and made in Taiwan, has failed.
Re: Yamaha style fuel connector
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:31 am
by jimh
Kovar wrote:Q1: what manufacturer makes high quality Yamaha-style fuel connectors (preferably made in the USA) that will not fail?
Yamaha certainly must sell the appropriate fuel connector and it would be expected to be of suitable quality for use with a Yamaha engine, generally regarded as the highest quality engines.
Re: Yamaha style fuel connector
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:11 pm
by Phil T
Yamaha sells Yamaha branded fuel connectors.
I recommend SIM Yamaha for OEM parts.
https://www.simyamaha.com/rigging-1/portable-fuel-tanks-hoses-fittings/
Re: Yamaha style fuel connector
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:32 am
by Kovar
Thanks for the replies and the name of the vendor. I will order the OEM [fuel connector].
Sam
Re: Yamaha style fuel connector
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:40 am
by jimh
Using OEM parts in the fuel system is a good practice. Another component in the fuel system that should be kept as an OEM part is the in-line primer bulb. Some after-market in-line primer bulbs have check-valves that will not open when the fuel lift pump is operating at low engine speed, causing a restriction in fuel delivery. Insufficient fuel delivery can cause serious harm to an outboard engine.