Used gas can help

[Courtney_Dallas]

I have an Attwood model 8872 gas can (discontinued) that came with my used boat when I bought it. I am trying to save a little cash by not buying a new gas can but the current tank that I have won't take the Attwood universal sprayless connector fitting that came with the Attwood universal fuel line assembly I bought at Academy.

This assembly will be connecting to a 50's model Elgin 5.5 outboard. I looked around for a while last night and could not figure out just what I needed to do, or what made the most sense. The only thing I bought for the old gas can was a $15 gas cap, and a new gas can is pretty expensive. My boat is a 1978 12' aluminum Starcraft so I'm trying to limit the amount I spend.

Do I have to have a primer bulb? It appears the previous owner did not have one, though, I can't be sure of that. Also, where can I buy just a new universal pick up tube that would fit the Attwood universal fuel line assembly fittings? I couldn't find that particular piece last night?

Any hard earned wisdom, or general insight would be helpful.

Thanks.

Courtney
Dallas, TX

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... I donno what yer gas tanks are, nor how they're different,....

Post up some pictures,.....

'n Yes, generally speakin' a primer bulb is used on all outboards,....

 

[Woodonglass]

Some of the 50's models motors used dual line Pressurized Cans like this...

But you can convert the motor to a fuel pump too.

 

[GA_Boater]

Is this your tank?

 

[Courtney_Dallas]

Thanks guys. I didn't realize that my post had received any responses. I think I have it figured out now, though. Thanks again for the help.