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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: CHROMEY on June 02, 2021, 11:51:13 AM

Title: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: CHROMEY on June 02, 2021, 11:51:13 AM

So last few times ive been out in my cruiser when fuel goes about 1\4 tanks (both) i loose fuel pressure.  I took off the 90deg fuel fittings on the tank and i cannot access the fuel pick up tubes to pull them out from what i can see....im looking for advise....
 day cruiser aluminum 20 gallon side tanks

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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: mikeclark on June 03, 2021, 05:31:04 PM

Can you pull the fuel sending unit and look inside?


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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: 76Mantra455 on June 03, 2021, 07:56:52 PM

Your going to have to remove the tanks to get them out...

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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: Roadrunner on June 03, 2021, 08:51:56 PM

On one of the Daycruisers I owned, I had to cut out and remove the tanks to fix it. The draw straws couldn’t be removed due to the cap of the hull being right on top. On a different boat I got lucky. The blower vents were right above the 90/draw straw. Removed the hose and vent and had easy access. How about some pics to see what you’re working on.


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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: CHROMEY on June 03, 2021, 09:44:53 PM

Ill take pix this weekend, i can access the fittings on the top of the tank all the way at the back,  just unsure how to get the straws out and replace them

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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: GT Jets on June 06, 2021, 10:09:10 AM

Quote from: CHROMEY on June 03, 2021, 09:44:53 PM

Ill take pix this weekend, i can access the fittings on the top of the tank all the way at the back,  just unsure how to get the straws out and replace them

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This is lame, but going to ask anyway.

1/4 tank on the gauge? Or did you use a "dipstick"?

You could be chasing a gauge issue...

Hope you are doing well bud.

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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: CHROMEY on June 07, 2021, 11:47:52 AM

Yes Gt 1\4 on gauge, both reading on the push pull switch, float senders are 2 years old...... fuel was low but not emptie

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Title: Re: Gas tank pickups need replacement
Post by: GT Jets on June 07, 2021, 09:48:53 PM

Quote from: CHROMEY on June 07, 2021, 11:47:52 AM

Yes Gt 1\4 on gauge, both reading on the push pull switch, float senders are 2 years old...... fuel was low but not emptie

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Quick test, pull the sender wire off the gauge and power up the dash, see if she goes empty.

I have the wooden dowel that came off an old ski flag to "dip"...

It would be really odd for both tanks to poop out at the same point. Have you checked the valve?

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