59 Evinrude Fuel Tank

[Promoguy]

We have a 1959 Crownline 14' boat with a 59 Evinrude 18 hp Golden Jubilee motor on it. The motor appears to be in great shape, but there is no fuel tank or fuel line for it. It appears to require a two line fuel line/tank. Is this a pressurized tank? Are they still available? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Yes, that's a pressurized tank. Every once in a while one comes up for sale on craigslist or ebay, keep looking.

 

[smokeonthewater]

There are lots of them on ebay BUT your better bet is to convert to a modern single line tank and a mikuni fuel pump.

http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Johnson/Pressureized Fuel Tanks.htm

They leave out a detail that BOTH check valves need removed but otherwise an OK description.

 

[smokeonthewater]

There are lots of them on ebay BUT your better bet is to convert to a modern single line tank and a mikuni fuel pump.

http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Johnson/Pressureized Fuel Tanks.htm

They leave out a detail that BOTH check valves need removed but otherwise an OK description.


Edit: here is another article that I forgot to include

http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Converting_dual_fuel_line.htm

 

[Promoguy]

Thank you both for your input! I think the conversion would be the best thing to do.