The fuel ON/OFF selector ????

[Boris]

I'm in the process of installing a bilge pump on my square nose and was looking for places to drill holes for the through hull fitting.
I want to ride tomorrow so I need to get this done now.

The place on the dash where the fuel selector sits looks perfect for that, I was thinking of taking the selector out and zip tying it inside the bilge somewhere. I mean, does anyone ever use that selector ?

Any opinions ???

Also the hole for the choke cable would be a perfect place to mount the bilge "on" switch.

Am I on the right track or a lost cause ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.

 

[IceRocket1286]

if you put the outlet in the dash, you may get some sludge in your tray from inside the engine compartment. just drill them on the side of the hull, right side, like most people do. drill a new hole for the switch

 

[Boris]

I would like to avoid drilling the sides if possible.

I searched some old threads and it seams that I'm not the only one who wanted to use the dash.
I know in my GPR I used to have the selector zip tied out of the way until I did a duel feed (the stock selectors on the GPR's were known for air leaks) so when it came to the SJ I automatically thought about loosing it.

This would be one way of utilising the hole.

But I could be wrong.:biggrin:

 

[norcal ex]

mines in the dash, but on the left side

 

[Boris]

Well,
took the fuel selector off and "voila". A perfect hole for my fitting.
No drilling required.

Seriously, do you guys ever use the "on" and "off" functions on that thing ?

P.S. I found an awesome automotive style fuse holder. The type with the rubber o-rings. 6 bucks on sale at Boat US.

 

[LBE]

Sounds like you alredy did this, but here is a good thread on the subject.
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/841

I'm trying to avoid a rant on this thread, so please see the link above.

 

[Boris]

My bad, sorry.:banghead:

I did a search and must of skipped over that one.

It's a shame as that thread you linked has all my questions answered and than some.

Strike this up as another stupid noob at a keyboard.

 

[2lick]

here is a picture of my dash if it helps.... I rearanges all the holes!

 

[hangtime]

Wait till you run out of gas sometime and have to swim back to shore to take the hood off to switch to reserve.:bigeyes:

Having bilge holes in your tray is allright unless you have internal fuel fill and you spill some gas .I constantly spray my motor down with wd40 and silicone and sure woudn't want that $hit on my turf .

 

[guiness92]

if you use the 45 degree fittings, it shoots the water over the side and it doesnt get anythign in your tray.

 

[sflsurfrider]

i always do away with the selector valve and the 10' of fuel line that goes with it. i just run line from the res tube to the carb (with an oem filter in between) and from the carb back to the return nipple on the tank. i lose the choke pull too. that gives you 2 holes for 2 fittings in the dash. i prefer to put 45 degree bilge outlets on the dash vs the side of the boat. even if you go w/ straight outlets on the dash, youll only get "sludge" on the tray if your engine and compartment look like ass.

 

[Mike W]

i did away with my selector all together like SFL mentioned. its not needed...i dont need it anyway.:biggrin:

 

[Boris]

Went out riding yesterday and the bilge pump works like a charm.
No need to worry about sludge on the tray as my bilge is clean ALWAYS and I do spray down my entire engine with Boeshield T-9 after every ride.

I ran out of daylight so I just zip tied the selector to the fuel filter but I will be taking it off altogether.

As soon as I invent a good on/off switch for the bilge pump (using the fuse as a switch right now) that will be waterproof and not cost a fortune I will lose the choke as well.


I love this stand up way of riding but I do need an intake grate and prop.:biggrin:

 

[hangtime]

I like having the fuel selector just so I have a reserve .
We ride about a mile from the ramp usually and it's nice to not have to think about when I'm going to run out of gas .
When I get low and it bogs I switch to reserve and head back .

I never turn the switch to off just to reserve plus I bought a billet knob so I HAVE to use it now :wink: