HELP! Feul tank picup plate cracked.

[Liquid Asset]

Well, I got it out. It took 3 of us pulling on the wrench to break it loose, but the easy out did it. I dont think the easy out will ever come out of the fitting, but who cares since the fitting came out of the plate. Now to fabricae a new pickup.

What is the pickup tube made of? it looks like copper, but I am not exactly sure. Plus, do I want to put it closer to the bottom of the tank so that I have more usable fuel? Plus there was a slit cut about 2" up from the bottom of the pickup that makes it pull from higher up than the bottom. Why would you need that? why not just cut the pickup shorter?

Thanks a bunch! yall are a big help.

 

[Eufaula]

Pat,

I think the cut is for high suction, if it is not a return tube. I am happy that you were able to get the broken piece out of there. I think if it happen to me I would buy a stainless steel st/ell , lot stronger. Although the pick up tube will have to be welded with ss. Well good luck and I am happy for you. I will be dry docking this winter or soon as I can get a spot and take my time on whatever has to be done under. James 38SF