connecting into main fuel line??

[jadssh]

Hi all, My VRO went out on my 90 HP Johnson and because of cost elected to just by pass it and mix my own fuel. Now that I'm mixing the fuel, I would like to splice into the main fuel line and run my fuel hose from the line to my 6HP Evinrude kicker motor and do away with the portable tank.

Is there a connector I can get for this, and when you splice into the main line, do you splice in before or after the primer bulb on the line leading to my main motor? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.

John

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: connecting into main fuel line??

it is best to use a dual shut off valve, main line, big motor, little motor. big motor may siphon gas from little.

something like this http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/shut-off-valves/valves/plumbing/ecatalog/N-acx?op=search

 

[jadssh]

Re: connecting into main fuel line??

Thanks for the reply tashasdaddy. Where do you think I ought to cut into the main line. Before or after the primer bulb leading to the main engine? Also where can I find a connector for this purpose? Thanks again for the help. John

 

[ezeke]

Re: connecting into main fuel line??

Three-way valve is best; that way you can turn to off or either engine. You could add correct hose nipples or quick-disconnect: http://www.iboats.com/Female-Three-...4296561--**********.736007336--view_id.686444

 

[Rick.]

Re: connecting into main fuel line??

It would only make sense to me to add it after the primer. That way one primer bulb is all you require. Best of luck. Rick.