Pick up tube in factory gas tank. CD-19'

SteveQ

Good evening all.
I have a 2008 19 angler. I have kept the tanks reasonably full for the better part but this past weekend as I was moving along, my port tank ran out of fuel. I have at least six inches of fuel left in the tank. I suspect the pick up tube is too short. Has anyone run into this? I have taken the hose loose and unscrewed the fitting. When I try to remove the pickup tube, it will not come out since it has some kind of strainer or something that won't let it through the hole. HELP!!!!!!!
Thanks,
Steve

BrentB · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject:

The screen is acts as a filter and is blocked by debris. It can be cleaned with carb cleaner, gas or compressed air. Some remove it if a gas/water filter (ex RACOR) is in line. I cant help the pickup tube length but check the tank company's web site for assistance

chromer · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject:

This happens on my 2006, although not 6 inches.. When I run out a tank, there is maybe 1 inch left.

BrentB · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject:

Does the tank have an anti-siphon valve? It is located at the tankelbow and can clog. You can remove the fuel line and plug it, then unscrew the ASV and look for blockage. Easy to cllean and purchase a new one and have a spare. Some remove the inside ball and spring if a fuel filter is inline to the motor. Others clean and keep using it.

thataway · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject:

There is a strainer on the bottom of the tube, but the tube should be able to be brought through the top fitting. You can measure the depth of the tank and the length of the tube. New tubes are easy to make--or buy.

matt_unique · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject: Ditto

Ditto on the strainer. It seems like it does not fit through, but they had to stick it in there through the same hole. With careful movement it will come out. It's a strainer melted into the bottom of the fuel pick-up tube so it's on there good but don't try to force it.

SteveQ · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject: Success

Well thanks for the great advice. You are right, the strainer is melted onto the pick up tube and it does barely fit through the fitting with a little finesse. Guess what? the port tank pick up tube is at least six inches shorter than the starboard tank. I guess someone at the tank factory is playing a joke on an unsuspecting owner (me).
I went by Lowes but no sucess.
Next question: Who sells this 3/8" id tubing that is stiff enough and is gasoline resistant.
Thanks,
Steve

BrentB · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject:

http://www.iboats.com/Moeller_Fuel_Pick_Ups/dm/cart_id.961974840--session_id.358242048--view_id.484762
Aluminum fitting. 3/8" I.D. nylon tubing is chemical resistant. OEM replacement.
look here

matt_unique · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Success

BrentB · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:

SteveQ · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

The 1/4 inch is pipe fitting and the 3/8 inch is actual measurement. With barbed fittings, this is the correct size. I understand nylon is gasoline resistant for this application.
Thanks for all the great advice. This is a wonderful site to get this kind of information.
Yes I am sooooooo glad I found this on one of my local lakes rather than making a real trip.
Looking forward to meeting more C-brats soon. I enjoyed my first gathering at North Carolina's Whitaker Point Marina.
Steve