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Old 08-26-2012, 10:45 PM
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whats the best way to siphon gas out of a boat? last time i had an electric motor fuel pump but i cant find it ... anyone have any tips ?
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Old 08-26-2012, 10:48 PM
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whats the best way to siphon gas out of a boat? last time i had an electric motor fuel pump but i cant find it ... anyone have any tips ?
I disconnected the hose on the down side of primer bulb and used the bulb to get the flow going....it takes a while with the small fuel line but I was in no hurry.
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Academy has them for about $7. I use one to transfer fuel offshore.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346039039.586355.jpg


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Old 08-26-2012, 10:52 PM
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You can also run to autozone and pick up a little bulb pump for a few dollars. I got one a few years ago
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Get a electric inline fuel pump from NAPA & about 10' or more of fuel line hose, extra wire with wire nuts & & 2 alligator clips, assemble hook to battery & get to pumping.
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Old 08-26-2012, 10:55 PM
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Get a electric inline fuel pump from NAPA & about 10' or more of fuel line hose, extra wire with wire nuts & & 2 alligator clips, assemble hook to battery & get to pumping.
sounds good ...at least ill get to use my boat for something this month!!
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:32 PM
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Academy has them for about $7. I use one to transfer fuel offshore.Attachment 39594


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I got one of these and they work great! and there cheap!
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I call those a jack off hose....works good once you get it going
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