Re: Tohatsu/Nissan 3.5 external tank info

BdeMent@aol.com
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 16:18:51 EST


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Hi David:

It would depend on the size bulb you're using which is dependent on the fuel
line diameter. Mine was in a 1/4" line and was accessible only with one's
hand up under the deck<thus the carpal tunnel comment>. With a 3/8" line and
the bulb on the floor where you could pump it with your foot or the seat where
you could use the palm of your hand, it might be perfectly adequate,
particularly if you're only wanting to fill a small tank. Probably would only
take a few minutes that way. Hey, they're cheap; throw one together and try
it. Another solution is the fuel pump that Overton's sells, I forget the brand
of it but it pumps on the upstroke and fits a 5 gallon or 2.5 gallon standard
plastic gas can. It even has a plug to prevent any left in the hose from
spilling. One word of caution, however, if the gas can is above what you're
filling it will siphon and there's no way to turn it off except gravity <voice
of experience speaking here>. I use one of these to fill my lawnmower and it
works great! I used to store the gas can on a shelf in my shed, but moved it
to the floor to avoid the siphon problem. You can buy it with a 5 gallon gas
can or just the pump from Overton's, I think it was around $15 for just the
pump. Someone told me that they thought they saw these at Harbor Freight
also. It would make short work of refueling...

Bill de Ment P-19 #779 'Wind Shadow' (now in Silverdale, Wa)
Eagle, Idaho