Replacing Fuel Pickup Tube

[Clockwork]

It appears im sucking air at the pickup tube but it is a solid tube. so how do you replace it? maybe the answer is obvious but is the only solution to remove the tank and reweld a new one in or what has anyone else done? its on a 1990 overnighter and i've never seen a boat with a solid pickup tube. any ideas

 

[seasick]

Yes the tube is generally welded in and is solid. Since that tank is 22 years old, it is probably time for a replacement. I don't know if it is worth it or advisable to attempt a repair.

 

[Fish Tank]

My pickup was not welded into the tank. Once the fuel line was disconnected, a good wrench on the elbow and it unscrewed the elbow and pickup as one piece. Not sure if my tank was replaced or if it was the original.

 

[seasick]

My pickup was not welded into the tank. Once the fuel line was disconnected, a good wrench on the elbow and it unscrewed the elbow and pickup as one piece. Not sure if my tank was replaced or if it was the original.

I hope that is the case. It shouldn't be difficult to determine, either there is a fitting or there isn't.

 

[Tucker]

Holy smoke, a leaking pick up tube?? Never heard of that on a Grady. How