{"product_id":"mercury-fuel-line-12ft-mp-32-8m0053988","title":"Mercury – Fuel Line Assembly, 12 Ft., 5\/16\" I.D. | Fuel System | 32-8M0053988","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eMercury – Fuel Line Assembly, 12 Ft., 5\/16\" I.D. | Fuel System | 32-8M0053988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"639\"\u003ePressurized portable tanks can be picky, and a tired fuel line is usually the first thing that makes them act up. This 12-foot Mercury fuel line assembly is made specifically for the 2011-style pressurized 6.6-gallon tank setup. The hose feels sturdy but still bends where you need it, and the primer bulb actually pulls fuel instead of collapsing in your hand. If your engine has been stumbling, losing prime, or acting like it’s running out of fuel halfway across the bay, a fresh line like this often fixes the whole problem in one shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e5\/16\" (8mm) Fuel Hose\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sized for steady fuel flow to most small and mid-range outboards.\u003cbr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eInline Primer Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gives a firm, predictable squeeze for clean priming.\u003cbr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eCorrect Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hooks directly to the pigtail on 2011 pressurized 6.6-gallon tanks and the engine end.\u003cbr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eDurable, Flexible Build\u003c\/strong\u003e – Handles routing around rigging without kinking.\u003cbr data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eGray UV-Resistant Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stays cooler in the sun and helps reduce vapor lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e • 2011 pressurized 6.6-gallon portable tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e • Fuel systems using Mercury pigtail connectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e • Outboard engines requiring 5\/16\" fuel hose\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e • Portable tank setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eReplacing an old fuel line usually brings back steady fuel delivery right away. The motor primes faster, idle settles down, and throttle pulls feel cleaner because the hose isn’t collapsing or leaking air. You’ll also notice fewer hiccups when you trim up or bounce through chop. A solid primer bulb and a good hose make a bigger difference than most boaters expect—especially with pressurized tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eOEM lines lock in cleanly, seal right the first time, and last longer under sunlight, vibration, and ethanol-blended fuel. Cheap aftermarket hose often gets soft, swells, or leaks around the connectors. Mercury’s assemblies are built around the exact tank and engine fittings, so everything works the way it’s supposed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eQ1: What are early signs the fuel line is worn out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft spots, cracking, swelling, fuel odor, or a primer bulb that never firms up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eQ2: Does the primer bulb orientation matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—keep the arrow pointing toward the engine for proper flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eQ3: Why is a gray hose better in the heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It absorbs less heat, helping prevent vapor lock on hot days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eQ4: How often should I inspect or replace the line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a season is a good routine—sun, ethanol, and age wear them down faster than people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eQ5: What happens if the hose collapses underway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The engine may bog, lose power, or fall off plane due to fuel starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940636021027,"sku":"32-8M0053988","price":104.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV705233.jpg?v=1720534192","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-fuel-line-12ft-mp-32-8m0053988","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}