Adding a Kicker Motor

[Johnalcon]

I want to add a kicker motor to my 1850 Crestlilner Sportish. I have a 2001 Johnson 150 on it with VRO so my built in Fuel tank is full of unmixed gas. The motor I want to add is a Johnson 2003 9.9 four stroke long shaft. Can I simply tee into the existing fuel line to the big motor? Will I experience problems with "fuel line venting" through the non-running motor's carbs? Both motors are carbeurated.
The 9.9 has a 9" pitch prop on it. I think I should go lower, 7" or 8", to reduce "lugging" while trolling. Comments please. Thanks in advance to all who relpy!

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Adding a Kicker Motor

Your fuel water separator should have two outlets, just take the plug out of the currently unused one and run it from there. You may run into problems if the check valves in the primer bulbs aren't in good shape, but I've run mine that way for many years and it's never been an issue.

Try the motor on your boat before you change the prop, while it's a good idea to go with less pitch, very few people actually do.

 

[Johnalcon]

Re: Adding a Kicker Motor

Thanks for the reply Ondarvr. I will proceed as suggested.