New Gas Tank

[jparker7099]

I am looking at replacing my gas tank on my boat this weekend. It currently has a 5 gallon metal tank. I am thinking about using the 6 gallon plastic tank that Wal-Mart sells. I am also going to put a new fuel line and bulb on it.

My question is, I have a Chrysler motor, Walmart sells a male and a female fitting for the tank, but it says for Mercury. Does that matter since it is on the tank?

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: New Gas Tank

You can put whatever kind you want on the tank as long as it matches what's on your hose.

 

[jparker7099]

Re: New Gas Tank

Thanks for the quick answer.

 

[Tom P]

Re: New Gas Tank

You defiantly can place what just about any connector on the tank. I have two motors that both use a 50:1 fuel/oil mix. But the motors have different connectors on the motor. I have one hose on a 50hp Mercury, that?s Mercury on both ends. I have another hose on a Mariner /Yamaha that?s Mariner to Mercury. I own three, 6 gallon tanks that I use on both motors. All tanks are fitted with Mercury connections. I also have a 3 gallon metal tank with the Marina/Yamaha connection hard mounted in. I?m planning to make a short adapter hose for that tank.

Just a suggestion, if you?re in it for the long haul. Spend a few extra bucks and buy metal connectors if you can get them. West Marine carries them. Boaters World by me did not. I had the plastic Mercury self destruct on me. Naturally it was 8:00pm on a Friday night and I only had one tank with me.

Tom

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: New Gas Tank

shake the tank and make sure there are no plastic pieces loose in it.

 

[DJ]

Re: New Gas Tank

shake the tank and make sure there are no plastic pieces loose in it.

Great advice. I found a piece of that in a primer bulb check ball. GRRRRRRH!