1973 Sportwin 9.5 hp: Pressure Tank?

[P51D]

I'm considering purchasing a 1973 9.5 hp Evinrude Sportwin. I've heard that some of the older Evinrudes used a "pressure tank". Is this the case with a '73 Sportwin? Or will a conventional tank work?<br /><br />I've heard there were problems with the pressure tank, but nothing specific. What kinds of problems (if any) do these tanks have?<br /><br />THANKS

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 hp: Pressure Tank?

No worries. Your outboard uses a regular tank and standard Johnson/Evinrude connectors.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 hp: Pressure Tank?

As CA. said, you don't need a pressure tank, but to answer your question - most problems I've had with pressurized fuel system was the tendency to leak and spray fuel when hoses get old and rotten.

 

[P51D]

Re: 1973 Sportwin 9.5 hp: Pressure Tank?

CA & BB - Good info. THANKS