fuel pickup line corroded (pic)

[joe7670]

Possible that it's there, but I had similar issue not too long ago and it was larger pieces of tank junk getting stuck in the pickup tube restricting flow.

I would consider checking the parts there in the picture to start with.
But may be worth pulling up the pickup tube to inspect tube and tank.

Maybe contaminated fuel? Is the fuel fresh?

[nymack66]

Here is my thoughts on this..
Only because of the condition shown in the picture spray some WD and let it soak..
In the interim use a compressor and blow the line back into the tank, your pickup line in the tank has a mesh at the bottom it may be clog with the curd like stuff. Your new filter you mentioned will grab all crap as they are syphoned out the tank by the engine especially if you have the clean out bowl at the bottom
Base on your pictures you DO NOT have the check valve installed its normally a additional nipple screwed in before or after the valve you see or it very well be where the clamp is ..
The fix I mentioned will keep you Boating until season ends then u can start replacing the pickup line and valve if you so desire..
West Marine has the valve and pickup line ...

[bassarama]

Originally Posted by joe7670

But may be worth pulling up the pickup tube to inspect tube and tank.

Maybe contaminated fuel? Is the fuel fresh?

Yes, the fuel is fresh.

Thanks for the tips by the way! I'm going to work on it this afternmoon and the plan of attack is to blow air backwards in the fluel line. You're right, if I can get it to work alright, that's all I'll do on it for now. This is fishing season NOT fixing season

Thanks again.

Joe

[axespino]

I had pin holes in my pick up tubes so I put a plug in them and had some fittings welded at the end of the tank about 1" up.