[Public-List] Gas tank (stupid) question

[George Dinwiddie]

Amy & David Swanson wrote:
> All -
> 
> I had to pull the gas tank out of my 1967 Alberg 30 & clean out a bunch 
> of crud.  The tank is clean now, and I plan to blow out the lines & 
> replace the filter this weekend.  I also cleaned out the carb.  My tank 
> is located high in the starboard cockpit locker.  My question is, How do 
> I get the fuel to come up the fuel line and down to the fuel filter & 
> carb?  Do I just crank the engine over for a few hours while the fuel 
> pump applies suction?  Seems like there should be a better way.  Thanks 
> for any & all suggestions.

It shouldn't take long.  If you've got a mechanical pump, there's a 
hand-lever for priming.  If it's electrical, you can power it without 
the starter.  Either way, I'd guess 2 or 3 minutes will do it.

  - George

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