Should outboard gas tank vent open or closed?
All outboard motors have vented gas tanks. Open the vent after you connect the fuel hose and tank to your motor. If you do not open the vent, your motor will experience a vacuum lock. Remove the filler cap from the fuel tank if your motor begins to “gasp” while you are making way in your boat.
Can you fix a broken fuel line?
Fuel line leaks cannot be repaired and need to be replaced with a new line. Cutting parts out of the damaged line and replacing with fittings at the leak will cause the lines to be too short to mount properly.
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What if I Can’t drain the tank below where the adapter is installed?
If you can’t drain the tank below where the adapter will be installed, prepare for a LOT of leakage and a sub-par install. You need to be able to work comfortably in and outside the tank.
How to install a water heater bulkhead adapter?
If you can’t drain the tank below where the adapter will be installed, prepare for a LOT of leakage and a sub-par install. You need to be able to work comfortably in and outside the tank. 2. Drill your hole. Your hole should be able to just fit the bulkhead through it without gaps on the sides.
How do you attach a tank to a bulkhead?
Screw on the outside of the tank adapter. Once your bulkhead is fed through the hole and is sticking out, it’s time to screw on the outside nut. Make sure this is at least hand tight, but not over tightened. Test the seal by filling the tank up beyond the bulkhead.