Last season I had my fuel pick up snap off in the tank.

Its a 3/8 alluminum rod about 18 inches long or so. (I can here the jokes on that one now.)

I couldnt find the alluminum to make a new one and wanted to get back in the water so I made a steel to take its place, But I want to repair it properly this season.

Should I go alluminum again( ethanol doesnt like aluminum) or is there a suitable plastic type I should use?

I cant find anything listed anywhere for performance use.
I run twin 2.5 mercs if that matters at all for flow rate.

no...

thanks Christian thats a HUGE help.LOL

anyone have any actual help?

Call a fuel tank mfr,the replacement is a aluminum fitting with a plastic tube attached..their under 20 bux


you can use any marine tank mfr pick up tube,as long as it has the same threads and it has the check ball in the 90 they supply..


their should be a USCG tag on the tank with all the mfr info on it..

Thanks MRfixxall

another stupid question

How can I tell who the MFG of the tank in my boat is ro doesnt it matter whos it was in the first place?

I use copper pipe and non lead solder it into a steel fitting and cut to needed lenght. I install the fitting witha gas resistant sealer and have never had a failure. the parts are universally available and inexpensive.

there should be a tag on the tank or you can call the manufacturer with the serial number of the boat

i got mine from mcmaster-carr.look them up online.

you can use any marine tank mfr pick up tube,as long as it has the same threads and it has the check ball in the 90 they supply..


their should be a USCG tag on the tank with all the mfr info on it..