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Old 22 March 2017, 21:25   #1
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move petrol tank to the bow
Hi guys
i would like to move my petrol tank to the bow would i need to pump the fuel forward or would the engine draw it along after it has been primed
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Old 22 March 2017, 21:35   #2
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As long as it's primed it should lift it from that distance.
I'm sure someone that knows more will be along soon.
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Old 22 March 2017, 21:37   #3
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As long as it's primed it should lift it from that distance.
I'm sure someone that knows more will be along soon.
Yep..No problem
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Cheers guys thanks for quick replies
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yep and my priming bulb is at the stern
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Old 23 March 2017, 10:11   #6
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yep and my priming bulb is at the stern
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