More gas line help

[iceguy75]

Alright guys, you've been more than helpfull so far, so where the best position to put the ball? near the tank or in the back close to the motor?

[marine_man]

The most efficient spot would be by the tank because you're pushing the fuel instead of trying to suck it that far.

However, I'd put it by the motor and deal with the slightly less efficiency in pulling the fuel to save on convenience... you should be just fine... it might take another squeeze, but in the long run it'll probably be worth it instead of having to walk to the front, squeeze, then walk to the back.

marine_man

[knoppers]

make sure you put the bulb on the right way, there is a arrow on the buld for the direction of flow.

[iceguy75]

thanks for the input guys, i've actually had problems with the motor, the carb gums up from one year to the next, any suggestions, I don't run rich gas, and should I be using 87 or 91 octane, does it make a differance?

[delcecchi]

I run the 91 octane "boat gas" with no ethanol. No problems so far. Knock on wood.

[efgh]

I don;t use the ethonol blend, I beleive it evorates faster and gums up, the carb. use the gas made for old cars, marked no ethonol. I also put the recomended rate of seafoam in the fuel, seafoam will clean carbs and stablize the fuel at the same time

[kjgmh]

The primer bulb is not Coast Gaurd rated so it should only be mounted in the splashwell. That way if it leaks it doess not drain into the bottom and create a fire hazard. If an open boat it should not matter, but check first.

[FRESHWATER PETIE]

I use sea foam also, and never had a problem yet. I always fill my tank with fresh new gas before I start it in the spring also. I've been told that most gas has a shelf life of about 6 months or less!!

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Iceguy75,

Did you ever get your relocation of the gas tank project completed?

I was working on mine over the winter until it was easier to just go ice fishing.

Now I will try and finish up before this weekend