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Does anyone have an idea where I can get a fuel transfer pump to transfer gasoline, pump out tanks etc. I've been looking on the internet but I haven't located anything yet.
tractor supply. The easyest thing is a 3/8 fuel squeeze ball and some hose. Get the full tank higher than the one you are going to fill. Pump it a few times and then let it siphin the rest out. No sparks and reel cheep. One trick is to put a 2' long piece of 3/8 copper tubing on one end
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Glen E has the right idea. I also use a 12V fuel pump. http://www.amazon.com/Holley-712-801...5726238&sr=1-2 They will easily pump 50gph or more. Use a long power lead and 3/8 hose. You can also run them off a non-electronic battery charger.
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I have used simple fuel pumps from NAPA or other discount auto part stores. As above--I have a setup with the pump on a stand, a Racor before the pump, 3/8" hose, and fittings so I can draw before the boat tank filters. The stand which has the pump on it, also has a spark protected switch, and the battery leads are about 15 feet long--the battery is kept well out of the way. I often use a U1 battery, which is more than enough to pump a 100 gallon tank. Walbro is sort of the "gold standard", with an ignition protected pump--if you have to use it in enclosed spaces.
There are also larger fuel pumps: Northern Tool has half a dozen which are designed for gasoline, but they start at $250. I would be reluctant to use a rotatry pump like the "Water Puppy" even with a nitril impeller because of explosion risk--not only a spark (unlikely) but static electricity (which you need to watch for in any case with a grounding cable).
It seems like many of these posts involve a few that always scream "go cheap". In dealing with fluids and especially gas, I do not like to go cheap. My carter pump has lasted 4 years and routinely move 25-75 gallons from boat to car or whatever. I do not like a siphon.I mounted a carter pump to starboard, wired it with 15 foot of wire to a batt, a toggle for shutting it off at the pump and two plastic tubes also 12 feet in length. All of 125 bucks or so. If you have a boat on a lift and want a good hurricane solution to moving gas from your boat to the gen and cars, this is the ticket.
It seems like all these posts involve a few people that always go cheap. When dealing with fluids and especially gas I do not like to go cheap. My carter pump has lasted 4 years and routinely move 25-75 gallons from boat to car or whatever. I do not like a siphon.I mounted a carter pump to starboard, wired it with 15 foot of wire to a batt, a toggle for shutting it off at the pump and two plastic tubes also 12 feet in length. All of 125 bucks or so.
I liked the replies that suggested buying a siphon when the original poster specifically asked about a pump.
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Glen, might I recommend the following for you as an upgrade to your Carter Pump:
WELDON HIGH PRESSURE
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
The 8150 series high pressure electric fuel pump is a positive displacement cammed vane type used primarily in airborne applications. It features a low pressure relief valve and integral bypass valve. Applications include in-line fuel transfer priming of fuel-injected engines & emergency fuel pump. A permanent-magnet, explosion resistant motor is rated for continuous duty. These self-priming, lightweight (2.6 lbs. max.) pumps have been used for over 15 years by major aircraft manufacturers.Model No.Flow GPHOutput (psi)FluidPowerPriceBuy8150-B35 Min.4.5Av Gas24vDC @ 2A$744.00 8163-A35 Min.21Av Gas MIL-G-557214V DC @ 5A$633.00 8170-A35 Min.4.5Gasoline12V DC @ 4A$1355.00 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...nfuelpumps.php
If you want to cheap, I built one with a in tank unit from a chyrsler mini-van. I adapted to a hose barb and 3/8" fuel line on intake and outlet. Put a power cord and alligator clips. Total cost under $20. Pumps better than a gallon per minute. Not good for more than 4 foot head, so I use a bulb primer. I used it for 5 years without a problem.
I am also interested in this. I use a primer bulb and line to empty my 6 gal portable tanks... but can't get a siphon going in my 225 Key West. I don't know if the 10 micron fuel filter does not allow it.. or is the pick up tube vented some how? Would like a convenient way to transfer.
... but can't get a siphon going in my 225 Key West. I don't know if the 10 micron fuel filter does not allow it.. or is the pick up tube vented some how?
Could be the anti-siphon device mounted on your built in tank.
Connect a compressed air line to your vent line, plug your fill nozzle, disconnect your fuel line.... when you start to apply air, fuel will be displaced and exit via your fuel line.
Connect a compressed air line to your vent line, plug your fill nozzle, disconnect your fuel line.... when you start to apply air, fuel will be displaced and exit via your fuel line.
Fuel Transfer Pump 
