Dual Line Fuel Tanks

[scotty1031]

Hi y'all. Am a newbie
Working on 1956 Johnson Javelin w/ dual line fuel tank
Am getting fuel seepage @ the ferrule fitting on tank top itself. There are no clamps
Questions
1st: Is there a way to cut the line back to maybe fresh and reinstall them on factory ferrules?
2nd: Any Possible way to convert it to single line fuel system...without drilling hole in my motor for mechanical pump
somehow maybe use a 12v electric pump with regulator set @ 3-5psi
3rd: Where can I find a 12v starter motor for it, reasonable.
Has pull and electric start. pull it, right. lol
So I'm asking for ideas or suggetions
Scott

 

[Crosbyman]

if the tank is decent- ok just fix the hose leak lots of hose clamps on the market

electric pump….Don't go that way :-(

are you missing a starter or is your starter deemed defective…(electrical or mechanical issue maybe ??)


experts will confirm but I think some of those big kickers have a compression relief valve to help starting them maybe yours does and maybe it is defective….check it out

I have a 75hp ETEC and it starts on the rope when stuck.

 

[jimmbo]

The compression relief wasn't introduced until 1957, on the 35 HP models. An Electric fuel pump would likely violate USCG regulations, as a leak in system could fill the bilge with gas

 

[racerone]

Lots of electric starters and ring gears available for those.------Post on the ----aomci -----website.-----No need to drill to install a pump.-----Find the correct transfer port cover and install a diaphragm pump.

 

[scotty1031]

if the tank is decent- ok just fix the hose leak lots of hose clamps on the market

electric pump….Don't go that way :-(

are you missing a starter or is your starter deemed defective…(electrical or mechanical issue maybe ??)


experts will confirm but I think some of those big kickers have a compression relief valve to help starting them maybe yours does and maybe it is defective….check it out

I have a 75hp ETEC and it starts on the rope when stuck.

Sir, The tank is working fine. Simply a fuel leak and feel that is why it not running right.

The starter itself quit working. Unable to find a replacement, so I'll find a rebuilder. I guess

No compression relief valve

 

[racerone]

Consider new hose and O-rings in the fitting.

 

[scotty1031]

Consider new hose and O-rings in the fitting.

Unable to find new hoses.
New O-rings have already been installed in the old connections

 

[racerone]

Sorry, that hose is not hard to find.----See a BRP ( EVINRUDE ) dealer.

 

[scotty1031]

Sorry, that hose is not hard to find.----See a BRP ( EVINRUDE ) dealer.

I'll try that again and hope I can talk to someone different. Thanks for the positive.
By the way I have the starter motor at the rebuilder, maybe a couple weeks to finish

 

[DouglasW]

First, you can cut back the hose to get a fresh seal, I did that more than once. Depends on how old and decrepit the hose. There should be clamps on both ends.

If you need new hose...maybe this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Evi...-/162709196348

 

[scotty1031]

First, you can cut back the hose to get a fresh seal, I did that more than once. Depends on how old and decrepit the hose. There should be clamps on both ends.

If you need new hose...maybe this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Evi...-/162709196348

I thought about doing the cutting back of the hoses, however they seem pretty dang dry and don't flex much. There are no clamps and appear to simply be pushed on a ferrule fitting at both ends. I rebuilt the pump and sealed it with new gaskets on top of the tank.

 

[F_R]

Hose is part number 0772566, available from a dealer, or probably here.

 

[scotty1031]

Well looking things up as suggested.
There is not a disconnect on my tank.
Only on the motor side and dual line.
The lines are a thin walled hard plastic.
No clamps, no bulb. Only a pump on top of the tank
Can't figure out how to upload a pic so you can see? cr#p

 

[DouglasW]

Everything you described is normal except for the missing clamps and thin walls. Buy the correct bare hose, either OEM or Sierra. I had one of those motors with dual tanks.

 

[F_R]

Well looking things up as suggested.
There is not a disconnect on my tank.
Only on the motor side and dual line.
The lines are a thin walled hard plastic.
No clamps, no bulb. Only a pump on top of the tank
Can't figure out how to upload a pic so you can see? cr#p

Most of us know how the pressure tanks were set up. As you described, except the twin hose was rubber, not plastic. And yep, had clamps.

 

[scotty1031]

I apologize, No disrespect intended.
I guess I'll cut old ones off and get an ID on hoses and clamp the new ones on?
Should work on both ends right?
Really glad I reached out.

 

[scotty1031]

Okay guys, I finally got my starter back from the rebuilder. Works good. I know you only need air, fuel, fire, compression for it to run. I have three of the four. Problem w/fuel. I pressure test tank. It builds and holds pressure, new factory filter, Has been sitting for a long while w/o being run. So I figure the carb needs cleaned and rebuilt.
Anybody know where to look for a carb rebuild kit? Gaskets, anything?
For A 1956 Johnson Javelin, 30hp
This is a hard build do to parts availability.
Help Please, Scott

 

[F_R]

Carb kit is 18-7024. Get it right here at iboats