Bandaide-AL
Cadet
- Joined
- Jan 4, 2015
- Messages
- 7
Not sure if this is the best place to post this question but here goes.
I'm preparing a circa 1976 Mercury outboard for a trial run. I've acquired a replacement fuel line and am working on installing it. My question is about the bayonet style connectors on the Mercury and Fuel Tank.
How the "bleep" do you get them apart? I've tried a reasonable amount of force applied to push them towards their connection and then twist left but they will not pull off or out. Am I doing it wrong or is there a different set of steps. I'm used to the OMC connector with the side clip but these Mercury connectors are being difficult. I'm hoping y'all might have a suggestion or two before I get the BFH or blow torch out...
I'm preparing a circa 1976 Mercury outboard for a trial run. I've acquired a replacement fuel line and am working on installing it. My question is about the bayonet style connectors on the Mercury and Fuel Tank.
How the "bleep" do you get them apart? I've tried a reasonable amount of force applied to push them towards their connection and then twist left but they will not pull off or out. Am I doing it wrong or is there a different set of steps. I'm used to the OMC connector with the side clip but these Mercury connectors are being difficult. I'm hoping y'all might have a suggestion or two before I get the BFH or blow torch out...