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I just bought a Moeller replacement fuel tank for my 1985 Montauk and was wondering if I should replace the fuel line. Is there anyway water can be introduced through the fuel line as I have been plagued with water in my fuel system? Noticed the seal on my tank was cracked but didnt think enough water could get in to foul my engine up. Just want to cover all my bases before I start her up in the spring. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.

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How old is your current fuel line?

If it's more than a few years old, seems like cheap insurance to replace it.

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Not sure how old the line is. Will repalce to just to make sure. Thx

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A new tank deserves new fuel lines and a new fuel bulb.

You don't say what brand of motor you have, but buy the bulb that is the same brand as the motor.
Yamaha = Yamaha bulb
OMC = OMC bulb
etc.

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I have a Suzuki DT75 on it and the bulb looks to be generic??

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That's exactly what you don't want.
Buy a Suzuki bulb.

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Really? did not know they had to be engine specific. Thanks!

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There are many reports here of people having problems with generic bulbs.

That's why we always recommend OEM.

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thanks again. Joe

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I would second buying a suzuki bulb, but I think the MOST important thing is to get a suzuki or OMC or yamaha etc. All the Generic ones tend to be junk. iBoats.com is a good place for OEM parts like that. prices tend to be good to.

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For my money, the only primer bulbs worth using are by Mercury or BRP/Evinrude. Besides superior check valves, they actually have true 5/16" or 3/8" INTERIOR DIMENSION connector fittings for ample fuel flow. All of the aftermarket bulbs have tiny 1/4" I.D fittings inspite of how they are advertized.

The new pressurized tank requirement primer bulbs have gotten EXPENSIVE! See if you can find an old style bulb by one of these brands on a left over basis.

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" I have been plagued with water in my fuel system".

If you are forced to use Ethanol fuel like many here then a very good practice is to make sure the fuel tank is completely sealed when not in use. Keep the fuel cap as well as the vent tight unless you are running the engine. The same goes for any fuel you store in gas cans at home. The concern is not for fuel leaking out but for moisture getting in.

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How can I "keep the vent tight" or my tank "completely sealed" on my Outrage 18? I can keep the fuel cap tight, but I can't figure out how to close the automatic tank vent. Is there a valve somewhere I am not aware of? Thanks In Advance.

I have been using Stabil and so far I have had no major problems with condensate. I have no choice but to use ethanol blended fuel, I can't find any fuel in my area that is not blended anymore

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I am not familiar with how under deck tanks and vents operate. I was referring to above deck tanks and fuel jugs that typically have a screw type vent either in the cap or on the tank.

I believe the under deck tanks have a valve that will allow pressure to escape but should not allow outside forces to come in such as moisture.

Here in the NE I have to maintain a 40 gallon supply of gasoline with ethanol for my generator at all times. I do use fuel additives but I also rotate the stock so that none of my fuel is more than a few months old.

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I use the stabil in the tank and have had no issues with water from the E10 fuel we're being forced to use.Just keep the tank as full as you can to help prevent the intrusion of water.Also use a top of the line fuel-water seperator before the engine.The other thing is with the older boats with internal tanks is the hoses are not going to hold upto the ethanol blended fuels and you will have to change them out.