Fuel tank parts for Trophy

[Pegasis]

Is there anywhere local I can go to get parts for the fuel tank on my Trophy other than LUSR? I went to LUSR yesterday and they had no idea what parts I needed when I asked to purchase a new fuel pick-up since the anti-siphon valve broke off of the 90 degree fitting on top of the fuel pick-up.

[MartySchwartz]

West Marine had the parts I needed when I had to replace the anti-siphon valve on my 2556.

Marty.............................

[Tedster]

Is there anywhere local I can go to get parts for the fuel tank on my Trophy other than LUSR? I went to LUSR yesterday and they had no idea what parts I needed when I asked to purchase a new fuel pick-up since the anti-siphon valve broke off of the 90 degree fitting on top of the fuel pick-up.

Try the LUSR in Everett service center, they do!

[SomeSailor]

Even better... call Coastline in Bellingham (360-734-8509). They built all the tanks for Bayliner and I just had a guy at work got a pickup tube, anti-syphon valve, 90 degree elbow and nipple shipped to him for $11. They sound like good folks to work with too.

[Pegasis]

I was told the tank in me Trophy was manufactured by Moeller. I received a call from Lake Union LUSR and they said Moeller no longer manufactures the specific tank that's in my boat and they, Moeller, need to know the pick-up length and diameter. I'll have to take the pick-up out of the tank and will probably head over to Fisheries Supply to purchase the parts I need.

[pkrogh]

Even better... call Coastline in Bellingham (360-734-8509). They built all the tanks for Bayliner and I just had a guy at work got a pickup tube, anti-syphon valve, 90 degree elbow and nipple shipped to him for $11. They sound like good folks to work with too.

Wow, that's great info Mike! I'll be calling them to see if they have the dimensions for the various models still in their files. Don't need a
new tank (yet) but I know a couple of guys who would like to replace tanks soon.

Thanks,
Pete

[SomeSailor]

I was told the tank in me Trophy was manufactured by Moeller.

That could be true of the smaller boats. Mine has Coastline's phone number right on the tank.

Is this what you need Roy?

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[Pegasis]

How is the plastic tube attached to the 90 degree aluminum block? I broke the antisiphon valve, which left the threeaded portion of the antisiphon valve inside of that aluminum block. If I can figure out how the tube is attached to the block, I can get a replacement block manufactured from brass and attach the plastic pick-up tube to the new block.

[pkrogh]

How is the plastic tube attached to the 90 degree aluminum block? I broke the antisiphon valve, which left the threeaded portion of the antisiphon valve inside of that aluminum block. If I can figure out how the tube is attached to the block, I can get a replacement block manufactured from brass and attach the plastic pick-up tube to the new block.

You don't want brass in contact with the aluminum tank. Electrical things ya know.

Pete

[SomeSailor]

Call the guys at Coastline. It cost Colin $11 for that whole assy.

[Pegasis]

You don't want brass in contact with the aluminum tank. Electrical things ya know.

Pete

It's a poly tank. I was thinking about switching the aluminum antisiphon valve to a 1/4 turn brass valve with a standard brass nipple.

[pkrogh]

It's a poly tank. I was thinking about switching the aluminum antisiphon valve to a 1/4 turn brass valve with a standard brass nipple.

Oops! I forgot that your Trophy is way newer than mine Roy. Sorry. You still need the anti-siphon thingie to meet regs.

Pete

[Pegasis]

I guess I'll have to check the reg's before I go purchasing parts. I didn't think you needed an anti-siphon valve if you had a shut-off valve.

[pkrogh]

Yeah, it has to be 'automatic'. ie: no operator action required. What it does is prevent loss of fuel, due to siphoning, if the fuel hose/line breaks. The ball and spring in the anti-siphon device require a positive suction to pass fuel.

Pete

[SomeSailor]

The Coast Guard doesn't require one if you read their reg and comply with the metal fuel line requirements (item c below)

FEDERAL LAW
183.568 - Anti-siphon protection
Each fuel line from the fuel tank to the fuel inlet connection on the carburetor must:
(a) Be above the level of the tank top; or
(b) Have an anti-siphon device or an electrically operated fuel stop valve:

(1) At the tank withdrawal fitting; or
(2) Installed so the line from the fuel tank is above the top of the tank; or
(c) Provided that the fuel tank top is below the level of the carburetor inlet, be metallic fuel lines meeting the construction requirements of Sec. 183.538 (http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/fuel/183-538.htm) or "USCG Type A1" hose, with one or two manual shutoff valves installed as follows:

(1) Directly at the fuel tank connection arranged to be readily accessible for operation from outside the compartment, and
(2) If the length of fuel line from the tank outlet to the engine inlet is greater than 12 feet, a manual shutoff valve shall be installed at the fuel inlet connection to the engine.

[pkrogh]

Well, so there is the official word. Should answer any questions!

Pete

[SomeSailor]

Keep the line above the level of the tank and no need I suppose?