How do I rig a temp gas tank?

[arks]

I'm considering the purchase of a project boat with a 260 Mercruiser. It's been sitting unused for the past 3 years so I KNOW the gas that's in the 80 gallon tank is bad.

I'll only buy if I can test-run it, so what's the best way to hookup a temporary fuel supply? I'd like to rig a 5 gallon can- that should supply enough gas to get her up to operating temp. Can I simply pull the suction line off the tank and stick it in the can??? I plan to run the engine by backing the boat into the water attached to the trailer at the ramp.

 

[gbeltran]

Re: How do I rig a temp gas tank?

Yeah, you could do that, not necessarily the safest thing. Better would be to buy one of those gas tanks made for an outboard, at least it would be sealed and not run the risk of tipping over.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: How do I rig a temp gas tank?

Buy a 3 gallon outboard tank. When done testing you can use it as a safe way to carry an emergency fuel supply on the boat.

 

[arks]

Re: How do I rig a temp gas tank?

I have the 6 gallon tank from my jonboat. Just disconnect the Johnson connector? I suppose I should leave the bulb to pressurize the system.