Broke my gas tank, where can I find a new pick up tube?
Jun 29, 2011 · I have a 6 gallon portable tank made bt Attwood. It's an older tank but still in good shape. This weekend I was removing the fuel line from the tank and the connection broke off. It's the plastic piece that's part of the pick up tube that broke off. …
Fuel Filter / Water Separator - To Install or Not?
Jun 13, 2012 · The cartridge type fuel/water separators do a lot better job of filtration than the under-cowl filter/screens, and the cost of cleaning plugged carb jets or lean fuel conditions can be bad news$$$ The Walmart/Attwood fuel/water separator is $27, easy 2 screw installation, and great preventive maintenance. But if you're o.K. without it, Good Luck!
fuel pickup tube fitting | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Feb 18, 2018 · I have a 12 gallon Attwood style portable tank that the plastic pickup tube fitting broke on, and am having trouble finding a replacement. This tube has 1/4" NPT threads on the male and female sides, and all the fittings I am finding have a 3/8" NPT male threads and 1/4" NPT female threads. Any suggestions on where to find one would be great.
Do I seal the gas pick up tube fittings with? - Boating Forum
Aug 25, 2007 · Mar 22, 2007. Messages. 1,441. Aug 25, 2007. #3. Re: Do I seal the gas pick up tube fittings with? I use a SMALL amout of pipe thread sealant. Don't use too much or it can get into the fuel or restrict flow. I have seen it happen.
Fuel tank pick up tube? how long? - iboats Boating Forums
Dec 15, 2009 · Glad you agree , I was working on the fuel system today on my 14' jet boat and pulled the pickup so I could see what it was .. Just like you have set up , Straight down , 7" long , 1/4 off the bottom , angle cut at about 60 deg to pick up all the fuel and not vacuum lock to the bottom of the tank ... IN the rear of the tank.
Ball valve in fuel pickup tube necessary? - Boating Forum
Jun 16, 2020 · If yer gonna have 2 tanks for one motor, you need a selector valve, or you'll run outa gas, when one tank is empty,..... Each tube has a check valve inside it and in addition, I have 4 special anti-syphon attachments between tank pickup and tank selector (s). Yes, it appears redundant. That's the plan anyway. Each tank has two pickups.
Fuel problem | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Oct 9, 2012 · The OEM manuals usually show the hook-up for a fuel pressure gauge and the range of values for your particular motor at several RPM levels. e.g. the only manual that I have in town is for my 8 HP E/rude. Output pressure from fuel pump at 600 RPM should be 1 PSI, at 2500 RPM = 1.5 PSI and at 5000 RPM = 2.5 PSI.
Help: How to access the in-tank end of the fuel pickup line?
Oct 26, 2015 · I disconnected the fuel/water filter from the incoming fuel line, and connected it directly to an auxiliary fuel tank. Worked like a charm: the engine was running smooth and clean. So now I know the I have a problem somewhere between the tank and the fuel filter. The usual suspect: anti-siphon valve. After wrestling with the valve through the ...
Need replacement for fuel tank pickup tube. - Boating Forum
May 19, 2006 · Re: Need replacement for fuel tank pickup tube. Ya I think thatll work, I'll hafta see how a 3/8 tube fits on that.<br /><br />I just had concerns about it not flexing to follow the fuel, but then the "soft" tube didn't flex worth a damn either.<br /><br />Hmm a pickup that is actually alchohol proof, imagine that.
Fuel tank pickup tube? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 26, 2008 · If it is simple debris, once you have the pickup removed, pump the fuel through a full sized fuel filter and back to the tank several times with a auto fuel pump. Use a combination wrench, 3/4 OPEN on the fitting and a rod in the BOX will give you enough leverage.