Newboy Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 I have 3 tanks with quicksilveer tank connectors in the boat, one went with the Mercury 100, but I got a new one with the Tohatsu. the dealer very nicely changed the connector on one of the 2 old one to the Tohatsu type, but the Quicksilver tank I cannot change because the connector is part a big 'blob' which also includes the fuel left/level window. What should I do? Quote
duncan Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 flog the tank and get a new one with a tomahtsu fitting..................the only other option that was open to you (replace the male end on the new engines fuel pipe with a mercury one) is no longer sensible. csomeone here will want a merc one surely..... Quote
Afishionado Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 To get the terminology spot on there are two main types of O/B fuel connectors. Mercury (quicksilver) and OMC (Outboard Marine Company) which was the old Evinrude/Johnson set up. It's quite easy to change the fuel PIPE ends to suit the tank fittings, less easy to change the tank fittings. However why not make a short tail tail fuel pipe with a Mercury (male end) to fit the tank and an OMC (male end ) to accept the female end of the existing pipe. Most O/B engineers have this bit of kit so they only need one fueltank at the engine testing bay. Tank/pipe/fuel fittings can be found on Ebay or any O/B engine breaker Mad Mike Quote
Newboy Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 Thank you Mike. So simple, why didn't I think of it?! Quote
Afishionado Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Thank you Mike. So simple, why didn't I think of it?! Simple is as simple does ..... My Momma all'us said...... Run Forrest RUN!! Mad Mike Quote
Afishionado Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Kam........4551375426 on ebay! Mad Mike Quote
Paul D Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Mike, I think there are more than the two types of connector. I know my Honda will not take an OMC or Mercury connector - but the Yamaha connector fits the Honda. The Tohatsu looks to be different still. ( See link below ) Fueld Connectors Quote
Afishionado Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Mike, I think there are more than the two types of connector. I know my Honda will not take an OMC or Mercury connector - but the Yamaha connector fits the Honda. The Tohatsu looks to be different still. ( See link below ) Fueld Connectors A useful site Paul I have book marked it as my new engine is a Tohatsu. Mad Mike Quote
Newboy Posted May 26, 2005 Author Report Posted May 26, 2005 Mike, the guy who put in my outboard is in Southampton but he also has a yard in Fordingbridge. He's an autherised dealer and should be able to do any work if you want. Quote
Afishionado Posted May 26, 2005 Report Posted May 26, 2005 Mike, the guy who put in my outboard is in Southampton but he also has a yard in Fordingbridge. He's an autherised dealer and should be able to do any work if you want. Oh thanks Kam..... Has he got a name and phone number for me to file away for future reference? Mad Mike Quote
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