Fuel System Upgrades For 2007 Mercury 225 Optimax! #outboards #mercuryoutboards #fuelfilter

In this episode, I installed a new fuel filter in the Vapor Separator Tank and finished siphoning the remaining fuel in the boat. Everything went fairly smooth until I discovered the main fuel line going to the engine was incorrect. Evidently, the previous owners scabbed a 5/16 inch fuel line (inner diameter) to the main fuel line coming from the primer bulb. The engine was starving for fuel! A 3/8 inch hose should be used and explains why the engine was running so poorly. Enjoy!

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Multi-Use Transfer Pump: https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-63144.html

VST Fuel Filter: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury/8M0060041?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuZHgsZLhgAMV8QutBh2eWgFvEAQYASABEgI-IfD_BwE

Fuel Filter Removal Tool: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury/896661?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk5PSuoz9gAMVg0tHAR1CKAwUEAQYASABEgJbNvD_BwE

Universal Fuel Pump for Siphoning: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/precision-fuel-pumps/precision-26-4-gph-fuel-pump/pfp0/e16010?q=E16010&pos=0

3/8” ID USCG Type A1-15 Marine Fuel Line: https://www.hydraulic-supply.com/uscg-a1-15-saej1527-fuel-hose-365-0380.html

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