draining a 6 gal.outboard tank

[jerkoz]

does anyone make a spout that screws on a regular 6 gal. Evinrude-Johnson fuel tank to drain it? tired of draining with a funnel and spilling gas all over. tried a syphon pump but it dose not get it all.

 

[racerone]

Many years ago that was a factory part.-----Removed the gas cap and installed the cap with a spout.----Not sure if they are available today.

 

[Texasmark]

does anyone make a spout that screws on a regular 6 gal. Evinrude-Johnson fuel tank to drain it? tired of draining with a funnel and spilling gas all over. tried a syphon pump but it dose not get it all.

I got a battery operated fuel transfer gyzmo from Harbor Freight that works great:

https://www.harborfreight.com/Battery-Operated-Liquid-Transfer-Pump-63847.html

 

[Old Ironmaker]

I fill my tank froma gas can when the boat is at a slip with one of those plastic hoses with the ball bearing at 1 end. You shake the ball end and it creates a syphon then fill away. I'll be darned if I can remember the proper name. Simple and cheap at 10 bucks.

 

[JASinIL2006]

It’s called the Jiggler, but you can find knock-offs that work just as well. I found one at Walmart.

 

[JimS123]

1. Google a vintage OMC Systematched catalog and get the part number for the OEM spout and then search E_Bay for a used one.

2. Go to the Dollar store and buy a plastic wash basin. Tip the gas can upside down and empty it there. They use the funnel to transfer it to your gas can.

I've been doing step 2 for 40 years now. No spill.

 

[JimS123]

Here ya go....I did it for ya...

OMC part 173291

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuin...379492&hash=item25fedab450:g:p-oAAOSwSP9baLHN

 

[GA_Boater]

How often are you draining your portable tank? At the end of the season, so once a year?

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I donate my unused boat gas to the local DNR forestry office for drip torch fuel, I let them figure out how to transfer the fuel.

 

[racerone]

Remove motor end fitting from hose.-------Elevate the tank above new container.---------Prime bulb a few times.------Wait for tank to empty by siphon method.-----No smoking allowed.

 

[GA_Boater]

^^^^^^ That's what I do and my tank has nothing but fumes and maybe a couple of oz. of gas left.

 

[jerkoz]

part # omc 173291 does not come up with a screw on drain spout

 

[racerone]

Well----It does on my computer !

 

[JimS123]

part # omc 173291 does not come up with a screw on drain spout

OMC is out of business. Thus, they don't make parts any more. Click on the link in post #7. NOS is all you're going to get.

 

[crazy charlie]

i fill my tank froma gas can when the boat is at a slip with one of those plastic hoses with the ball bearing at 1 end. You shake the ball end and it creates a syphon then fill away. I'll be darned if i can remember the proper name. Simple and cheap at 10 bucks.

i use the same from harbor freight.if you hold the container correctly it will almost get every drop.i use the remaining drops as weed killer .charlie

 

[Old Ironmaker]

i use the same from harbor freight.if you hold the container correctly it will almost get every drop.i use the remaining drops as weed killer .charlie

The best 10 bucks I have ever spent in a long time. They are called "jiggers."

 

[JASinIL2006]

http://www.superjiggler.com/


This is the original, but there are many copycats that work the same (and just as well).

 

[southkogs]

^^^ Yup. Those are great.