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Title: Genset tank and fuel line ideas
Post by: grantgoold on July 21, 2007, 06:30:42 PM
Today, I was able to install a brand new 60 gallon genset fuel tank. I know its big but hear me out! I was given the new tank with a fuel sending unit and 12 volt brand Carter new electric fuel pump. It fits nicely in the bay and should provide several hours of genset time. I wanted to have an option to send fuel from this "standby/genset" tank to the main tank via the 12 volt pump whenever I might need just a bit more fuel. I wanted to T the fuel delievery line to the genset, which has its own fuel pump, and have the ability to send fuel forward to the main tank. I realize I would never do this when the genset was running.  The fuel return line will come back to the genset tank as required.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

Grant
Sacramento
Title: Re: Genset tank and fuel line ideas
Post by: H3Jim on July 21, 2007, 06:35:08 PM
Hey, that sounds great.  The price is right, and it sounds like it will do what you want / need it to.  While 60 gallons is a lot for genset tank, with the fuel pump it can be your reserve for the big engine.

what a great deal.
Title: Re: Genset tank and fuel line ideas
Post by: tekebird on July 22, 2007, 07:46:42 AM
free is good but 60 gallons is big for a genset.

50+ hours cont operation.

boondockers dream

Title: Re: Genset tank and fuel line ideas
Post by: TomC on July 22, 2007, 09:47:27 AM
Go to www.northerntool.com and get a 12v fuel rated transfer pump.  If you use an electric engine fuel pump it will take a very long time to transfer any amount of fuel.  Good Luck, TomC