Should I disconect fuel line after each use?

[NeWcS]

I have a 58', 18hp Johnson that uses a 6gal pressure tank and wanted to know if I should take the fuel line off after every use or does it matter either way???<br /><br /><br />-Jay

 

[JB]

Re: Should I disconect fuel line after each use?

I think it matters, Jay.<br /><br />The pressure remaining in the tank when you shut the engine off stays on the carb float needle and could cause a leak problem.<br /><br />I always disconnected pressure tanks when I shut down.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Should I disconect fuel line after each use?

Like JB, I always disconnected the fuel line when I had a '57. I also cracked the top of the gas tank to release pressure in the tank, else the rubber line stays pressurized. If that line springs a leak while under pressure, gas will continue to spray out until tank pressure is reduced.

 

[NeWcS]

Re: Should I disconect fuel line after each use?

Thank you, Ill start doing that from this time forward.<br /><br />Thanx again,<br /><br /><br />-Jay