Boat Motor Gas Tank Vent

Boat fuel tanks and accessories.

Boat motor gas tank vent.

1 4 to 1 2 inch 2 1 8 to 1 4 inch 1 1 8 to 1 4 inches 1 boat engine parts selector. Gas tank vent with swivel. As the fuel pump sucks fuel out of the tank the fuel s departure creates a small vacuum inside the tank. It needs to be open when operating your motor.

If the screen looks clogged use a small wire brush to clean away the gunk. When you re ready to replace your marine fuel lines shop great lakes skipper s huge inventory for amazing discounts on boat fuel lines and marine fuel hose in a variety of diameters. Some outboard gas tanks have a vent that opens as pressure inside the fuel tank drops some have a simple check valve and others have a manual vent you open yourself. Finding the right part has never been easier.

During storage the vent must be kept closed to prevent evaporation and loss of your fuel as well as to prevent dangerous fumes from escaping which could cause an explosion. The vent on your gas tank is necessary to prevent a vacuum block which would prevent fuel from being pumped from the tank to your motor. If corrosion has eaten away at the mesh replace the vent. Connect multiple fuel tanks to one engine 1 best use.

Fuel fill warning. If your boat doesn t have a portable tank but instead an integral tank with a fuel vent that s plumbed to the outside of the boat inspect that vent. Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Check your boat s fuel lines and fuel hoses frequently and replace them when they show signs of wear or damage.

If there was no way to fill that vacuum it might overcome the pressure of the fuel pump and your motor would starve for want of gas. Stainless steel fuel cap replacement kit 1 29 99. Moeller permanent below deck boat fuel tanks. Wasps spiders and other critters are well known for clogging these fittings up and that can significantly affect engine performance.

All outboard motors have vented gas tanks. Shop with confidence get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. Watch out through hull fuel vents sometimes allow water intrusion.