Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

[ottawamerc]

I have high rpm problems that I have posted about in the past. During one of the diagnosis trials that was checking the fuel line, I noticed that the line was clear and I could easily blow back into the fuel tank. I have since read in other related posts that there is supposed to be a back check valve somewhere? Also the 50 gal. tank is below the floor with no access to the fuel line! does anyone know how to get to this spot? This one of the last parts that I have not been able to cancel out with my problems.<br /><br />---whishing I had never sold my old boat----<br /><br />Thanks for the help

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

Busy day this got knocked down fast.

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

I don't think a lot of small boats have an anti-siphon valve..or it might be an American reg. USCG thing too... my canadian built 83 Tempest doesn't have one.

 

[rbezdon]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

I think it is a USCG requirement for all inboard premanently mounted tanks. If your tank is then it most likely should have one. I am not 100% and for sure dont know about Canada regs but I doubt a 50 gal tank is portable.

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

No it's definatly not portable. I believe it was built in canada. hystat can you see the fuel line and pickup on your Tempest?<br /><br />Thanks guys

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

I think I should cut the floor?

 

[rbezdon]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

maybe before you do that you should get a Pro to look at it, a second opinion so to speak.

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

But I am a pro? now I've got hurt feelings

 

[vicsponjr]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

Hey ottawamerc, Are you close to the stadium, Lansdowne Park ? I'm driving up there this weekend for a Rolling Stones concert.

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

Ya I'll be working at the firestation this weekend right beside the park, stop in and say hi.<br /><br />Scott

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

ottawamerc....is your Tempest a 20 footer? I had a 1984 20' Tempest with a 50 gal tank that was right between the seats under the floor. There was an access panel in the floor between the seats just before the floor dropped down to go into the cuddy. Damn thing had abput 50 screws in it but the hose connections and the sender were there.

 

[vicsponjr]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

Scott, if you'll be working at the firestaion.......would you mind if I took your boat out for a while before the concert?? <br />Whats the address, I'll mapquest it and try to drop by.

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

Ya I have the samething but under that panel all there is is the fuel sender fill and vent lines no fuel line or pickup? seems to be somewhere near the back?

 

[rbezdon]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

ANd vic, while your up there in Canada, can I come over and pick up my new 88 Sundowner?? I'll leave a check in the mail box. Told you, my wife is OK with the trip!!

 

[ottawamerc]

Re: Fuel line/ tank on a 85 Tempest 228 Merc

No vatter the Sundowner needs a Canadian registration!!It might look good in our river systems.