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  1. 10-12-2017, 09:07 PM #1
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    I am trying to drain all of the gas out of the on board fuel tank on a 180 lowe boat. The tank is under the bench seat. I took the fuel line off at the back of the boat hoping it would just drain out that way no luck there. Then tried to put a long tube down the filler spout but it was stopped right at the tank. I have a 12 volt pump hopping it will work by connecting to the open fuel line in the back of the boat. Does anyone have any other ideas. I may have to take the seat out. I think there is a inspection plate I may be able to take off too get into the top of the tank. Thanks for any info Jim C.
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    Disconnect the fuel line at the motor and connect a 12 volt fuel pump to it and pump it out. You probably can get one at a junk yard.
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  3. 10-12-2017, 11:30 PM #3
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    Thanks I have a 12 volt pump & the small tube should fit inside of the fuel line coming of the tank will put a clamp to make a tight fit just need time to do it . Thanks Jim C.
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    Undo at motor, remove hose from barb, and pump bulb. Fuel will stream out.
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    I got all mine out using a electric fuel pump hooked to the fuel line

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    I've done it like broharrell says. Disconnect at motor, remove fitting that connects to motor and pump it out with bulb. Easy.
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  7. 10-16-2017, 02:45 PM #7
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    Thanks for the info. Had some tome today and pumped the tank. Used the 12 volt pump I ordered for 20 dollars worked good took a while only 1/4 in. line. Thanks again Jim C.
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