honda extended run fuel line system

patrick and linda

Does anyone have experience using the honda eu2000i gen, extended run fuel line system. I'm hoping to connect the line to a larger fuel tank, that will also serve an outboard kicker.

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:11 pm Post subject:

Dr. Bob had one on THATAWAY and I sold it with the boat when I resold it last year. Never used it myself but he probably did.

Charlie

thataway · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject:

Yes, I had the 6 gallon Honda fuel tank, with valves in the line. The fuel flows from the tank into the vent on the cap of the EU 2000. The vent is replaced with a small tube, which connects directly (thru a valve) to the 6 gallon tank. (We actually had a separate Honda cap which was modified). You can purchase an aluminum Honda EU 2000I fuel cap for $30 on Amazom, and a quick disconnect for about $10--and if you have an extra outboard tank of any manufacture, you can use that--size from 3 gallons on up to ??) Just be sure it is not more than a foot below the generator fuel fill.

The tank should be about at the level of the generator, or slightly above. There is a small fuel pump in the Honda EU 2000. The fuel is basically siphoned over, pulled by the vacuum in the fuel tank of the Honda generator. We tried to run it from the fuel tank of the Tom cat, and there was not enough suction developed by the generator to pull fuel up 3 feet.

We have only experience with the modified cap system. There is also a system which taps directly into the tank, with a quick disconnect, and leaving the cap stock which we have no experience with.

With the 6 gallon tank, the Honda generator had no problem running the 9200 BTU air conditioner for several nights. At full power the Honda will run for 3+ hours on a gallon of gas. If you average out what the air conditioner will draw, including occasional up, it is closer to 5 to 6 hours per gallon.

If there are any questions I will be happy to answer.

Will-C

Pat,
You can check on a company called Wise who sells Honda extended run fuel tanks for Honda generators. www.wisesales.com Toll free 800 916 9473
I actually have one I never used for sale if you are interested. It was ordered for our Honda EU 2000. I have to see what size it actually is when I get home. It looks like we paid $110 dollars you can have it for $55 and you pay the shipping.
D.D.

patrick and linda · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:02 am Post subject:

d.d. thanks for the offer. i will let you know. right now i'm checking on a youtube which showed how to add a brigs and stratton petcock to the original honda fuel cap. i have several fuel tanks so if the petcock works that would be my only expense. dr. bob thanks for the info, good advice, as always! charlie, always good hearing from an old, old sea captain!!! lol.

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:13 am Post subject:

patrick and linda · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:26 am Post subject:

love your sense of humor charlie. no you are not old old! hope all is well with you and your family.

Will-C

Tank sold!
D.D.