DJ>I need to rig a gas tank for a old 5hp. Evinrude motor. The
DJ>motor uses a tank with a gas and air line running from the tank
DJ>to the motor. It has a primer pump built into the tank. The old
DJ>tank rusted through the bottom and the pump is corroded, although
DJ>usable.
DJ>I would like to use one of my many 6 gal. plastic tank lying
DJ>about.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.  Thanks.
Hi Dal,
Hold out for a metal tank!  The old two-hose rig "pumps" fuel to the
engine by pressurizing the gas tank with air, thereby forcing the
fuel into the engine.  This rig was eventually abandoned by OMC because
of its inherent danger - every time you opened the tank to refill, etc.
the pressure forced a tankfull of fumes atmosphere - destined for the
bilge because few were the boaters who took the tank to the dock
first...  Suction pumps are now universal.
Although the plastic tanks are pretty sturdy, I wouldn't want to
pressurize one intentionally.  I always leave the vent open slightly on
the ones in my garage to keep the pressure neutral. -Skip
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