{"product_id":"sierra-18-8055-brass-hose-barb-fitting-5-16-barb-x-1-4-npt-male-replaces-mercury-22-63187-omc-173311-yamaha-aba-fline-ba-rb","title":"Sierra 18-8055 Brass Hose Barb - Replaces Mercury 22-63187, 5\/16 Inch Barb x 1\/4 Inch NPT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sierra 18-8055 is a brass hose barb fitting used to connect fuel line to a primer bulb or fuel connection on outboard motor fuel systems. It features a 5\/16 inch barb end for the hose side and a 1\/4 inch NPT male thread on the fitting side, allowing a secure, leak-resistant connection between a barbed fuel hose and a threaded fuel component. The fitting is machined from brass with a gold-tone finish for corrosion resistance in a marine fuel-system environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is a direct equivalent to Mercury Marine part number 22-63187, making it a straightforward replacement when an original fitting has worn, cracked, or stripped threads. It is sold as a single hose barb fitting measuring 5 x 3 x 1 inches and weighing 0.07 pounds, and is built to Sierra's standard marine parts quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-8055\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarb Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barb, Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 3 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits Mercury Marine applications using the 22-63187 fuel fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMercury Marine 22-63187\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Sierra 18-8055 hose barb replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a direct equivalent to Mercury Marine part number 22-63187, so it can be used wherever that original fitting is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size hose and thread does this fitting use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-8055 has a 5\/16 inch barb end for the fuel hose and a 1\/4 inch NPT male thread on the opposite end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 18-8055 fitting made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is machined brass with a gold-tone finish, chosen for corrosion resistance in marine fuel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 18-8055 a male or female connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e The NPT thread end of the Sierra 18-8055 is male.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Sierra 18-8055 hose barb weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e It weighs 0.07 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions of this hose barb?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-8055 measures 5 x 3 x 1 inches as packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many fittings come in a package?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-8055 is sold as a single hose barb fitting, unit count of 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Sierra part or a generic aftermarket fitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part number 18-8055 is a genuine Sierra-manufactured fitting, engineered as an equivalent to the Mercury Marine 22-63187 rather than a generic substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this fitting typically used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to connect a barbed fuel hose to a threaded fuel line component, such as a primer bulb connection, on an outboard fuel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the 18-8055 different from the 18-8054?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-8055 has a 1\/4 inch NPT thread, while the related 18-8054 uses a 1\/8 inch NPT thread; both share the same 5\/16 inch barb size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988432629979,"sku":"SIE-18-8055","price":6.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/SIE-18-8055_lg__46913.1558133133.500.750.jpg?v=1785188322","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/sierra-18-8055-brass-hose-barb-fitting-5-16-barb-x-1-4-npt-male-replaces-mercury-22-63187-omc-173311-yamaha-aba-fline-ba-rb","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}