New Tank Pics!

[whale]

Just guessing but the copper loop may be to keep gas from splashing out of a very full tank when the tank is sloshing around or maybe to keep rain water from running down the tube??? Copper would just ensure that the loop would not come undone.

[whale]

Well, I see Ferm beat me to it......I clicked reply then took too long to submit......happy to see my theory was good!

[macojoe]

Only need one green wire now, from the filler to the battery, Like frem said it is a ground wire.

[tsubaki]

The green wire also is to reduce static electricity. All the metal fuel parts are bonded together.

For the nominal price of $7.54 a foot for 1 1/2 and $3.20 for 5/8.
The 1 1/2 will have a bonding wire in it.
You can put a ring terminal on the green wire and fasten it under one of the bolts to the filler nozzle.
Closest place for you is West Marine on Abercorn south of Eisenhower.

[randlemanboater]

Hey, thats the same tank I got.

Do yourself a favor and break the spring loaded ball bearing loose in the fuel outlet nipple before you install the fuel line.

[fishingwithblue]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Hey, thats the same tank I got.

Do yourself a favor and break the spring loaded ball bearing loose in the fuel outlet nipple before you install the fuel line.

Thanks...details please, yours got stuck right.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Man it's nice having a hose outlet close by. I get the 1 1/2" hose for about $3.50 a foot.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by fishingwithblue

Thanks...details please, yours got stuck right.

Yep, mine was stuck. You can do like Tsubaki said and just replace it, but I haven't had any problem with mine since I unstuck it, and it keeps the fuel in the line so I never have to pump the ball......on the fuel line.

To unstick, or check, just unscrew the nipple from the tank outlet and check the spring loaded ballbearing inside to make sure it moves freely.