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Thank you. I’ve just made so many dumb boating mistakes over the years I thought I’d ask. Regular Merc it is!

Thanks for the response. It does have a flush port. I would also like an earmuff for occasional use. on google I see multiple suggestions but nothing specific to the verado. I wonder if anyone has used something that works well?

Can anyone suggest a good brand/type for the verado? thank you

The final answer to the problem: it was the junction between the fuel pickup tube and the connector. It was a tight space- it would work for a while with a new tube and then maybe rattle loose again. A mechanic checked it out for me and replaced it with a very tight 3/8” pickup tube. Works fine...

I connected the external tank in the aft locker just before it turns up and back to the outboard. My pickup looks similar to the picture you provided- not sure of the diameter, I’ll have to check. Here is a pic of the anti siphon fitting. Is it safe to remove that and should I? thanks for the...

I pulled the charcoal filter off- it was not wet and air flowed freely. I pulled the pickup tube and the screen was clear. The little ball valve near the female connector that goes to the pickup tube had a ball type spring switch in it and that was fine too. I put it all back together and still...

It won’t pick up fuel with the gas cap on or off. Does that mean it’s more likely something in the pickup, or can the vent line filter still cause a problem even if the gas cap is off?

I replaced the fuel line bulb and don’t have a fuel water separator in the line. Sounds like taking the pickup tube out of the tank and inspecting it is the next step. the previous owner said he had mistakenly pressure washed the vent outlet and then his engine wouldn’t run. He said he had to...

Thank you for the insights. I don’t know if there’s an anti siphon valve. It’s tough to see much about the fuel system as there’s just a 6” access plate in the deck. I will look further.

Fuel line pickup problem I have a 2019 sdx 270 with a verado 300 OB. I recently had the boat detailed. It ran for about 10 mins then bogged down and stopped after that. The guy who sold it to me had warned me to avoid washing the fuel vent outlet. I don't know if this happened. I pulled the vent...

I will do a brief diagnostic run with the engine mounted one removed and bypassed to see if that alleviates the problem. Thank you

Yes- I put a new external fuel water separator in like you showed in the photo. I am not getting any water in the separator at all. The motor mounted one is still there like you show in the picture. I took it off and drained it, filled it with new gas, and put it back on. The engine runs...

Yes- it’s not there. I put a link to a pic of the vacant area but I couldn’t upload the actual image. I ordered what looks like your picture- the Mercury fuel water separator and filter and alarm connection. # 886638A01 OEM Genuine Mercury Quicksilver Verado Water Separater Kit Superseded by #...

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There isn’t one back here. Wonder if I should splice one in?

I put 14 gal of ethanol free marine fuel that had been stored for about three months. Don’t know if it’s related, but now the engine runs a little rough and has less power. I looked and can’t find an in line fuel water separator and the manual says there’s not one. I dumped in some sea foam and...

I located the trim tab pump and see fuses near the engine selector switch but can’t find the one for the pump. Any idea where it usually is?

Thank you- very helpful!

Hello- I have checked all the fuses beneath the helm and they are OK. I have power to the windlass, stereo, horn, nav, and other items, but not the USB charging ports or trim tabs. Is there another place to check fuses, or are my switches likely bad? All other electronics are working fine. I...

Thank you!