1966starcraft18ft
Seaman
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- Jul 22, 2012
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Hey all, so here's an update on my 1966 starcraft 18' with a mercruiser 110 i/o. I have finished installing new gauges and tach. Have my new depth finderer installed. I have straps made for my free 18gal marine fuel tank and got motor running perfect.
Now for the question. The previous owner had a 6gal portable fuel tank in the boat and im mou.ting a 18gal fuel tank i got for free in the bow due to the jump seats i bought will not work properly otherwise. My logic says to plumb hard line with rubber lines on ends for freedom of flexing. I have asked several marine shops about this but get no definate yes thats a great idea or no, bad idea. Whats the concensous here. Hard line with rubber flex ends or complete rubber line from tank to engine pump.
Also, can i rebuild my engine mounted fuel pump????? Im old school. Rebuild instead of buying replacement.
Now for the question. The previous owner had a 6gal portable fuel tank in the boat and im mou.ting a 18gal fuel tank i got for free in the bow due to the jump seats i bought will not work properly otherwise. My logic says to plumb hard line with rubber lines on ends for freedom of flexing. I have asked several marine shops about this but get no definate yes thats a great idea or no, bad idea. Whats the concensous here. Hard line with rubber flex ends or complete rubber line from tank to engine pump.
Also, can i rebuild my engine mounted fuel pump????? Im old school. Rebuild instead of buying replacement.
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