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It seems Suzuki canada no longer sell the hose with the metering jet installed during manufacture ... just as two separate items. Just curious as to how to get the jet into the hose ...even with a little grease it's extremely tight?
Thx
Thx Mc Tool....great explanation for a non mechanic like me. So if I understand correctly, any hose with an ID the same orifice as the brass restrictor should work? Would I be able then to get that size of hose to push onto the fuel pump nipple? It seems much larger?
I think I found where I can...
If you look at the photo I included,you will see the bottom part of the lighter grey hose is attached at the back of the carb.... I'm sorry, I don't know what it's called, but that's the one that needs replacing.
and this....
To replace the brass restrictor (or jet/orifice) inside the vacuum pulse line of your 2017 Suzuki DF2.5 outboard, you must replace the complete vacuum hose assembly, as the restrictor is permanently embedded inside the rubber line during manufacturing. Suzuki does not sell or list...
Think I have a problem.....here's what AI just pulled up....
"The "vacuum line" on your 2017 Suzuki 2.5 HP (DF2.5) outboard regulates the intake manifold vacuum to power the engine's mechanical fuel pump. Suzuki does not sell this as a single pre-assembled unit; instead, you can purchase the...
Thanks Mc Tool....just wasn't sure if it was pressed in or not....the original hose is okay so I'm glad I just have to push it further in....appreciate the help.
