J jrtib Member Joined Jun 24, 2011 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Location LIBERTY, INDIANA 47353 Jul 1, 2011 #1 87 Mercury 45hp classic 50 motor was on boat but no gas can or hose. Does this motor take the old metal pressurized can or can I use new plastic cans from walmart or bass pro ?
87 Mercury 45hp classic 50 motor was on boat but no gas can or hose. Does this motor take the old metal pressurized can or can I use new plastic cans from walmart or bass pro ?
fender66 Well-known member Joined Apr 12, 2010 Messages 6,467 Reaction score 2 Location Fenton, Missouri Jul 1, 2011 #2 I'm not sure about this, but I think you'll be fine with the can from WalMart. I don't think 1987 is old enough to require the pressurized tanks. Someone else though will be able to tell you for sure. And, Welcome to TinBoats. Real happy to have you here.
I'm not sure about this, but I think you'll be fine with the can from WalMart. I don't think 1987 is old enough to require the pressurized tanks. Someone else though will be able to tell you for sure. And, Welcome to TinBoats. Real happy to have you here.
crazymanme2 Moderator Moderator Joined May 26, 2009 Messages 1,724 Reaction score 2 Location West Olive Mich Jul 1, 2011 #3 I don't think Merc ran pressurized tanks.I have a 1956 & it isn't. You'll be good with any tank,single line.
I don't think Merc ran pressurized tanks.I have a 1956 & it isn't. You'll be good with any tank,single line.
J jrtib Member Joined Jun 24, 2011 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Location LIBERTY, INDIANA 47353 Jul 1, 2011 #4 Thanks guys, I just wanted to make sure before I went out and got one.