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mmayer posted 02-19-2001 11:01 PM ET (US)
Hi
I have a 70 17' Montauk. No gas is getting to the motor. If I have to replace the gas tank, anyone have any ideas how to dismantle the console, OR, any other ideas?
triblet posted 02-20-2001 10:21 AM ET (US)
Borrow a different tank, same brand of
motor, and move the quick release over
to the borrowed tank. See if you get gas.
Could be:
- No gas in tank (dumb question, but needed
to be asked).
- Clogged pickup on tank (check by removing
the gas cap).
- Plugged vent on tank

- Bad quick disconnect. Could be either an
air leak or the QD not opening.
- Bad primer bulb
- Bad fuel filter(s)
- Bad fuel pump
Put the boat in a WELL ventilated area away
from any open flames or smokers.
Pull the fuel filter at the motor. Wrap a
rag around it. Pump the bulb. Do you get
gas? If yes, it's not the filter, not the
fuel pump. Make sure what you get is GAS,
not water.
Chuck.

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Author	Topic: Gas Tanks
mmayer	posted 02-19-2001 11:01 PM ET (US) Hi I have a 70 17' Montauk. No gas is getting to the motor. If I have to replace the gas tank, anyone have any ideas how to dismantle the console, OR, any other ideas?
triblet	posted 02-20-2001 10:21 AM ET (US) Borrow a different tank, same brand of motor, and move the quick release over to the borrowed tank. See if you get gas. Could be: - No gas in tank (dumb question, but needed to be asked). - Clogged pickup on tank (check by removing the gas cap). - Plugged vent on tank - Bad quick disconnect. Could be either an air leak or the QD not opening. - Bad primer bulb - Bad fuel filter(s) - Bad fuel pump Put the boat in a WELL ventilated area away from any open flames or smokers. Pull the fuel filter at the motor. Wrap a rag around it. Pump the bulb. Do you get gas? If yes, it's not the filter, not the fuel pump. Make sure what you get is GAS, not water. Chuck.