{"product_id":"mercury-fuel-line-8-ft-qs-32-8m0061085","title":"Mercury – Fuel Line Assembly, 8 Ft. | Fuel System | 32-8M0061085","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eMercury – Fuel Line Assembly, 8 Ft. | Fuel System | 32-8M0061085\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"703\"\u003ePortable tanks can be handy, but they’re picky about their fuel lines—especially the newer 6.6-gallon tanks Mercury started using in 2011. When the hose gets soft or the primer bulb stops firming up, the engine will stumble, hesitate, or feel like it’s running out of gas even when the tank’s full. This 8-foot fuel line assembly is built for those updated tanks and uses the correct quick-connect fittings on both ends. The hose has a solid feel, bends without fighting you, and the primer bulb pulls fuel the way it should. For anyone who’s chased fuel issues on a small outboard, a fresh OEM line is often the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eLow-Permeation Hose\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps keep fumes down and fuel fresher.\u003cbr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eDurable, Flexible Build\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy to route without kinking or collapsing.\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eGray UV-Resistant Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e – Handles heat better and helps prevent vapor lock.\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eQuick-Disconnect Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e – Correct connectors for 2011+ 6.6-gallon tanks and the engine.\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eEPA-MERC-PB15 Primer Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pumps firm and delivers steady fuel flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e • Mercury outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e • Mariner outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e • Force outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e • 2011+ 6.6-gallon portable fuel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eA good fuel line smooths everything out—idle feels steadier, priming is quick, and the engine doesn’t cough when you roll into the throttle. You’re far less likely to starve the motor in chop or when you trim up, because the hose doesn’t collapse under suction. Cold starts usually improve too since the bulb can actually draw fuel rather than puff air. It’s one of those small changes that makes the motor feel trustworthy again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eOEM lines snap on cleanly, seal tight, and hold up longer to sunlight, vibration, and ethanol-blended fuel. Off-brand hoses often swell, leak, or get mushy after a season, and the primer bulbs tend to fail early. Mercury’s assemblies are built for the exact fittings and flow these engines expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eQ1: What are common signs the fuel line is failing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracks, soft spots, swelling, fuel smell, or a primer bulb that won’t get firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eQ2: Does it matter which way the bulb faces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—keep the arrow pointing toward the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eQ3: Why are these hoses gray instead of black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray absorbs less heat and helps reduce vapor lock on hot days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eQ4: How often should I replace the line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checking it once a season is smart—sun, ethanol, and age wear them faster than you’d expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eQ5: What happens if the hose collapses underway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The engine may bog, lose power, or fall off plane because it isn’t getting enough fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940633039139,"sku":"32-8M0061085","price":95.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV712883.jpg?v=1720534243","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-fuel-line-8-ft-qs-32-8m0061085","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}