How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

[North Plains Drifter]

I currently have a 2006 Honda 25hp with an external tank, I just bought a 1999 Evinrude 6hp, both 4 strokes. They have 2 different fuel connectors, how can I use a single tank for both motors? I will only be running one at a time. I've thought of trying to change the male fuel line connector on the Evinrude, don't know if that's possible, or should I make a "T" in the line with a valve and run one to each motor? Not opposed to switching fuel line back and forth.

Any better ideas?

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

I would make Both Fuel Hoses fit on your fuel tank, and then just swap hoses at the tank when switching engines.

Two Engines + One Fuel Tank = Two Fuel Hoses.

Redundancy is better than Dependency! KISS!

 

[Don S]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

Or put a valve so you run off one tank or the other. No more unplugging one tank and plugging in another. Just turn the valve to the one you like.

 

[hungupthespikes]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

Changing the end is easy and cheap. Marina, truck repair, plumbing supply all could have the right fitting and have the compression crimper to install.
Take a look at the Honda's fuel line. Can you use it on the Evinrude? If both are the same size/type fitting going into the motor than you can order the Honda's and replace the Evinrude's.

 

[North Plains Drifter]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

This is great! The simple idea of changing the tank end! Doh! I really would prefer not to switch hoses everytime, the "T" sounds like the way to go. The Fuel inlets are different on each motor.

Thanks all, Keep the ideas coming!

 

[Chris1956]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

A plain tee will not work well. A fuel selector valve as Don suggested is the way to do that.

 

[North Plains Drifter]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

A plain tee will not work well. A fuel selector valve as Don suggested is the way to do that.

Yes, that was what I was impling. A T valve.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: How Can I Connect 1 Fuel Tank to 2 Different Motors?

One thing to consider. If you have a problem with the fuel because it's contaminated or a delivery issue. You might have two motors but you won't be able to run either.