Kicker fuel line

[ontherise]

If I want to run my main and kicker to the same fuel line, do I need a shut off valve? If so, which line would it go to?

[tlr426]

Yes you would or you could use check valves. My main feed goes into my water separating filter then on the line to the kicker I have a check valve. But a shut off it a positive confirmation that the line is closed. This will keep your main from sucking air from the kicker.

[ontherise]

Thanks.

[Joe W]

Three way valve works best because if a chek vavle gets stuck and fails u wouldnt know what the problem is.

[Sk8man]

Is it always a great idea to hook both motors to the same gas line.....maybe not.  I keep mine separate for a reason: if something happens to the fuel line itself or contaminates the gas etc. you're screwed  and when these things happen it seems as though it is usually at a time of vulnerability (e.g. storm coming and you're miles out etc.). I know it can be a pain refilling a kicker motor gas tank but the chances of both motors going out on two separate lines is much more remote than if  both are tied to the one source.  Just food for thought.

Edited May 15, 2016 by Sk8man