HELP: Broken Anti-Siphon Valve?

[bluesky1713]

I was filling up the 25 liter gas tank in my boat today, and when I was taking it out of my boat to go fill it up at the pump, a spring, washer and what looked like a ball bearing shot out of the end of the fuel line when I disconnected it from my motor. From what I have been reading, I believe this is the anti-siphon valve (?). I may be completely wrong about that though. Fuel was allowed to leak out of the end of the line (there was nothing stopping it). Is there a repair for this or will I need to replace the fuel line (it is a mid 80's Merc with the old connector)? And can I live without it and still run my motor until I get it fixed (a few days)?

 

My Grandpa is coming to visit/fish tomorrow, so responses asap would be great! I really hope I can still go out on it without these pieces/valve.

 

Thanks!!!

Edited September 5, 2009 by bluesky1713

[DRIFTER_016]

I gather you are talking about one pf the connectors on the fuel hose, right?

You can buy a replacement connector and a hose clamp tp hold it on.

Cut off the old connector, insert the new one and tighten the hose clamp and yer done!!

Take the broken connector into a Napa store or marina and they should have a replacement.

[Fish4Eyes]

from what i saw at canadian tire they are classified under: johnson/evinrude, yamaha, mercury, and universal. Bring yours with you, you should be able to visibly see which one you need.

Edited September 8, 2009 by Fish4Eyes