OMC 6-Gal (Plastic) Fuel Tank

[andrewi]

I cut a gasket for these fuel tanks and one is still leaking aroung the fuel gage. I'm thinking about getting an Attwood fuel tank from Wal-Mart and using it, but the fitting is different. Does anyone know if I could make this work? The Attwood has a smaller fitting (not OMC), and has a filler cap with a vent. Plus, it is a "see through" tank.

 

[dkondelik]

Re: OMC 6-Gal (Plastic) Fuel Tank

I did something similar to adapt a NON OMC tank for OMC (Rude) use. Removed the connector from one end of fuel line and clamped line to tank (removed fitting from tank).<br /><br />Not quite as convenient as removeable gas line but it seems to work fine.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!

 

[Beaux]

Re: OMC 6-Gal (Plastic) Fuel Tank

Irao-<br />if this is for your 97 50hp jonnnie, then yes you can buy a pre-made omc fuel line kit with bulb that will attach to the new attwood tank and connect to your o/b. They also sell the specific quick disconnect fittings at West Marine and probably at walmart too, that will allow you to cut off old omc tank connector and replace with a universal connector for your atwood tank which would allow you to salvage your existing bulb and fuel hose. <br />I use the non OMC tanks on my 96 60 johnson and had no trouble finding connections. *** make sure you use SS clamps verses plated ones.

 

[clanton]

Re: OMC 6-Gal (Plastic) Fuel Tank

I would insure that the pickup tube is large enough for your engine. I have seen Atwood tanks with a 3/16 fuel pickup tube, which is not large enough for a 50 hp.