Outboard fuel tank question

[MRBIG]

I have a 6 gallon fuel tank that is leaking at the connection. My question is this. If I cut off the end of the hose that connects to the tank and just submerge the cut end into the fuel tank would that work? Would fuel reach the motor that way? 

[gasman2438]

 YES   IT MITE GET YOU BACK TO THE DOCK BUT WHAT A FIRE HAZARD. BE CAREFUL.

Edited May 3, 2020 by gasman2438

[HB2]

DO NOT MESS AROUND 

 

BUT A NEW ONE , BEFORE YOU GO OUT . 

 

That being said , is it  a bad connection or the fitting is not right or is it the gasket between fitting and tank . 

 

A new 6 gallon is 60$ ? 

[MRBIG]

59 minutes ago, HB2 said:

DO NOT MESS AROUND 

 

BUT A NEW ONE , BEFORE YOU GO OUT . 

 

That being said , is it  a bad connection or the fitting is not right or is it the gasket between fitting and tank . 

 

A new 6 gallon is 60$ ? 

Can you give me a link to purchase the fuel tank? It has to fit a 1985 Yamaha 7 HP.

[HB2]

You can buy a  3 or 6 gal tank anywhere they sell marine products . Heck , Wal-Mart has them . 

 

Then you need the connections to fit your fuel line for both tank and motor . 

 

And while you are at it , if you haven't done it in a while , change the fuel line and primer bulb . 

[MRBIG]

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Thanks. I think I will change out the fittings on my tank first and see what happens.