Where the da antisyphon

[acupajoe]

Have a mercruiser 120 86 and not even sure I have a antisyphon in fuel system. Do I need one and where the heck is it.

Thanks again.

Joe

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Where the da antisyphon

It`s the very first fitting you see at the tank.It`s function is to prevent gas from "free flowing" out of the tank if a line ruptures.Just a spring and ball setup.

 

[ziggy]

Re: Where the da antisyphon

Do I need one

the feds think ya do....

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/fuel/183-568.htm

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Where the da antisyphon

Technically you only need one if the following is not met.

183.568 - Anti-siphon protection
Each fuel line from the fuel tank to the fuel inlet connection on the carburetor must:
(a) Be above the level of the tank top

Even if every part of the fuel system is all above the tank it's still not a bad idea to have one installed. They're cheap and you can get one form both Boaters World and West Marine.

Regards,


Rick

 

[acupajoe]

Re: Where the da antisyphon

Thanks for the info...I do have below deck tank so it is lower, but anyway will just pick up one.