’50’s OMC pressure tank question.

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  • October 24, 2017 at 6:32 pm #8535
    twostroke
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      I’m in the process of restoring a couple ’50’s Johnson 4-gallon fuel tanks, and I’m not convinced any of mine are ‘virgin’ when it comes to the hose. Does someone know how much hose was originally on these?

      Thanks!

      Jim

      I say "pardon me" a lot. I had a 20H, then raced open mod sleds.

      October 24, 2017 at 7:42 pm #66572
      Steve D
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        A lot of the tanks I came across years ago I think had about 10 or 12 ft. of original hose on them.

        October 26, 2017 at 4:54 pm #66646
        aquasonic
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          To the best of my knowledge, the four gallon tanks were issued with 6 feet of fuel line. The six gallon tanks were issued with 12 feet of fuel line.

          October 26, 2017 at 7:09 pm #66649
          Mumbles
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            Six feet of hose was usually used when the tanks were placed in the stern of the boat (think cruiser) to feed a big motor. Longer lengths allowed the tank to be up forward when using a smaller motor and a smaller boat for fishing or whatever.

            October 26, 2017 at 10:06 pm #66656
            twostroke
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              Thanks, guys. Six feet it is…

              Jim

              I say "pardon me" a lot. I had a 20H, then raced open mod sleds.

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