Broken anti-siphon valve on a Tournament 192, how do I get the pickup tube out?

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I was trying to change the anti-siphon valve on my 1994 Tournament 192 and the NPT side broke off in the pickup tube fitting.

How do I remove the pickup tube? Do I screw the big nut out of the poly, or do I screw the square fitting out of the big nut? It doesn't want to budge either way and it's going to take some risky force. Any tips or tricks? This thing hasn't been out in 30 years.

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Also, does anyone know the specifications or part ID for the pickup tube?

Thanks,


Tom
 
I replaced my tanks a few years ago. The anti-siphon screws into the pickup tube. You should not need to take the pickup tube out.
 
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I tried to unscrew the anti-siphon and it broke off with half the NPT is still in the pickup, as shown in the photo. I need to get the pickup tube out for replacement.
 
Hose it down with PB Blaster a few times. Put a large socket or correct sized wrench and possible a pipe extension and try to get it loose. If you spin it you will destroy the fitting and the tank. No pressure...don't screw up!
 
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Hookup1 said:
Hose it down with PB Blaster a few times. Put a large socket or correct sized wrench and possible a pipe extension and try to get it loose. If you spin it you will destroy the fitting and the tank. No pressure...don't screw up!
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Thanks. It's soaking in PB Blaster right now, will hit it again tomorrow.

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I'm planning to use a big adjustable wrench on the bottom hex to hold it still, not a lot of grip there, and a 20mm spanner fits well on the square fitting. Is there a better way?

Yeah.. pretty scary...

T.
 
DennisG01 said:
Nothing real crazy/special about the removal - its' like any other nut/bolt. Holding back the large nut is a good idea. You can also try some tightening/loosening back and forth pressure.
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I hit it with PB and made one attempt already, and couldn't get it to budge. I was afraid I was doing it wrong, soaked it again with PB, and I'll try again tomorrow.. It's had 30 years in saltwater to bond the parts together.
 
I would cut the brass cube off and use the correct size six point socket on the nut. That will minimize the chance of slipping and rounding the nut off. I wouldn't use an adjustable wrench, especially as the nut is fairly thin.
 
The cube is the only thing allowing me to torque the actual fitting. I need to be able to torque the cube while holding the hex in place. A socket on the hex would block the cube.

Am I missing something?

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Thanks...
 
Hookup1 said:
Work on the cube first. If you break it off go with the hex socket!
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My current understanding is if the big hex moves I've ruined the tank, so I need to put a wrench on it and hold it as I torque the cube. A few people seem to be indicating I can put a socket on the big hex and crank it out of the poly.

Will I destroy the tank if I spin the big hex that's in the poly?

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I have no experience with poly. Try to keep it from moving. I'm not sure if they are molded in or threaded in.
 
On an aluminum tanks the pickup tube is threaded in. Probably the same on a poly tank. Look at Moler plastic tanks. maybe you can get an answer.
 
I "think", but am not sure... that the hex is actually a bulkhead fitting. If so, then there is a retaining nut on the inside of the tank to hold the fitting in place. Remove the sender and feel for a nut on the inside.
 
Can you get a large EZ out inside the fitting and try to thread it out? Might save a lot of aggravation.
 
First, be very careful when applying pressure or torque on poly tanks as you may strip or break something,
thats the biggest and only issue of poly tanks
My Dive Panga had a 2006 black Moeller tank and it had a pop out fuel pickup as the one shown below.
Moeller has also other screw in ones, so you may have a look here
Chris
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fordfisherman said:
Can you get a large EZ out inside the fitting and try to thread it out? Might save a lot of aggravation.
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My thought exactly. You might find the correct extractor in a plumbing supply store,

I really dont think the hex nut is supposed to move if you really want to remove the pickup tube.
 
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fordfisherman said:
Can you get a large EZ out inside the fitting and try to thread it out? Might save a lot of aggravation.
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I'm going to do a week-long PB Blaster soak and try that as my next step. At least if I fail I'm still one step away from from destroying the tank.

Thanks...
 
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seasick said:
My thought exactly. You might find the correct extractor in a plumbing supply store,

I really dont think the hex nut is supposed to move if you really want to remove the pickup tube.
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This aligns with my current understanding. I'm going to try this extractor, designed for 1/4" NPT, after PB Blaster's had a week to loosen things up, hopefully leaving the pickup in place and getting the broken nipple out of its fitting.

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