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So I acquired the Mercury fittings, and am sorting out the final pieces. One concern is that the long body on the Mercury fitting will put stress on the tank fitting, through simple leverage. The Moeller tanks I have use a nylon-filled plastic piece that the female fitting would screw into - that is a concern given that the fittings when clipped together form a lever around 6 inches long. I'd be concerned if it was metal, too, but with plastic I don't think I want to risk it.

So I am thinking of installing a short piece of fuel line between the female fitting and the tank - maybe 6 or 8 inches. As much as I hate making extra connections, which could leak, that will prevent putting any torque on the tank fitting.

Reasonable?

Tim