Fitting without hose

novi_4u

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I'm buying a boat with a 2005 Mercury 200XL Saltwater Carb. series. I noticed that a fitting (close to starter) is open without a hose? Any idea about this fitting and why is open? Thanks in advance.

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Chris1956

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Re: Fitting without hose

Some Mercs have a thermal valve on a hose. When the motor is cold, the thermal valve is open, supplying more air to the carbs to spin the motor faster for warm up. when the motor warms up, the valve closes. You might look up the parts list and see if you have one.
 

novi_4u

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Re: Fitting without hose

Does anybody knows is this fitting is related to oil injection system?
 
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