duel gas tanks

tailfisher · 11-28-2008, 10:45 AM

can I get rid of the port / starboard switch and connect gas line to new fitting so tanks will burn evenly. If so do you have pic or diagram to proper way to connect.Any help will be greatly appreciated.

sosmarine · 11-28-2008, 11:03 AM

Probably not a good idea. If onegoes empty before the other, your pump will suck air and you would be dead in the water. There are valves that that you can install that give you the option of port, starboard and both. Another way, if you want to draw from both you can install a shut off valve on each tank. That way if one is empty you can shut off.

The Maintenance Shoppe · 11-28-2008, 11:23 AM

you must have valves or additonal tank leveling plumbing, or you will SUCK AIR. If you starve an engine for fuel under load you will DAMAGE the motor.

11-28-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
tailfisher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 646	duel gas tanks can I get rid of the port / starboard switch and connect gas line to new fitting so tanks will burn evenly. If so do you have pic or diagram to proper way to connect.Any help will be greatly appreciated.

11-28-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: duel gas tanks Probably not a good idea. If onegoes empty before the other, your pump will suck air and you would be dead in the water. There are valves that that you can install that give you the option of port, starboard and both. Another way, if you want to draw from both you can install a shut off valve on each tank. That way if one is empty you can shut off.

11-28-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 531	RE: duel gas tanks you must have valves or additonal tank leveling plumbing, or you will SUCK AIR. If you starve an engine for fuel under load you will DAMAGE the motor. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

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