85 Johnson 8 HP MN:J8RC0B

mgoff

Seaman
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Aug 13, 2014
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Need some new fuel hoses. Anyone know what the correct sizes are from the fuel inlet to the fuel pump and from the fuel pump to the carburetor? There is no way to drain the carburetor float bowl after running the motor. OMC manuals say unplugging the fuel line and running until it stops won't empty the float bowl and could damage the powerhead. Was thinking about drilling a hole in the center of the float bowl and installing a Tecumsech spring loaded drain in it. Good idea or bad idea?
 

racerone

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Dec 28, 2013
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No such thing as damaging the powerhead by running it out of fuel !!----No idea where that nonsense originates from.----Just disconnect the hose let it run till it stops !
 

Crosbyman

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just bring the old hose to NAPA and buy a few feet of same size …. you have to go to the store anyway
 
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