Gas tank quick release connector honda 50 hp

[Paul S]

I do not know if I am trying too hard to find something simple. But I purchased 2 new tanks for our M. I need to find the proper tank connector for the tank. For the life of me I can not find it anywhere.

The motor is a standard Honda BF50 with a quick release. Tried looking online and could not find it. Any ideas?

Paul S

[mike]

I had trouble finding this too, as I needed one for an additional tank I bought. West Marine didn't have it (though they did have one that was very similar... I think it was for a Suzuki or something, and looked very close to the Honda, but the distance between the opening and the groove was different).

Believe it or not, I ended up finding one at Wal-Mart! Try there, it's worth a shot!

(just to be clear, the fitting you are seeking is round, not the "double pronged" one, which I think is for the engine-end of the line).

--Mike

[Paul S]

I had trouble finding this too, as I needed one for an additional tank I bought. West Marine didn't have it (though they did have one that was very similar... I think it was for a Suzuki or something, and looked very close to the Honda, but the distance between the opening and the groove was different).

Believe it or not, I ended up finding one at Wal-Mart! Try there, it's worth a shot!

(just to be clear, the fitting you are seeking is round, not the "double pronged" one, which I think is for the engine-end of the line).

--Mike

Thanks...

You wouldn't by chance have a model/SKU/UPC to locate it?

Why would something so popular as Honda be hard to find?

Paul

[Francis]

I too had that problem, but I was working with a 9.9 honda. The thing that worked for me, was that I bought a fule selector switch from w/m and used the quick release there. That was the one that needed the right honda connection. Then with my other 3 tanks I just needed to buy a quick release for the diameter of fule line that I was using. That doesn't have to be a honda fitting, just a quick release fitting. Then all I have to do is turn the switch from tank to tank, and when I need to fill them up, I just unconnect them with the quick connect connection. But I did get the honda quick connect I think from w/m. I had to call them up and explain which one I needed, because they sent me the wrong one. I just looked at the picture in the catalog that fit the fitting I needed and explained that to w/m. I think the catalog number that it originally had was misprinted. Anyway, they did send me the correct one. After that, I didn't have to worry about that again. All I needed was a quick release for the size of fule line that I used to hook up the rest of the tanks from the selector switch. I hope that I didn't loose you.

[Paul S]

I too had that problem, but I was working with a 9.9 honda. The thing that worked for me, was that I bought a fule selector switch from w/m and used the quick release there. That was the one that needed the right honda connection. Then with my other 3 tanks I just needed to buy a quick release for the diameter of fule line that I was using. That doesn't have to be a honda fitting, just a quick release fitting. Then all I have to do is turn the switch from tank to tank, and when I need to fill them up, I just unconnect them with the quick connect connection. But I did get the honda quick connect I think from w/m. I had to call them up and explain which one I needed, because they sent me the wrong one. I just looked at the picture in the catalog that fit the fitting I needed and explained that to w/m. I think the catalog number that it originally had was misprinted. Anyway, they did send me the correct one. After that, I didn't have to worry about that again. All I needed was a quick release for the size of fule line that I used to hook up the rest of the tanks from the selector switch. I hope that I didn't loose you.

I understand that it could be for something else. I spent some time at wm and did not find one that matched it. Some damn close, but it was always a bit off. But one might work. Just wasn't sure if someone has done this so I don't have to beat myself in the head over this. I am just using the stock Honda supplied fuel line. Not going to bother with a switch. It is not that hard to do. I do not plan on using 24 gallons at a time on a sailboat (I hope not)

Paul

[Francis]

Yea, they ordered it for me. I called in by phone, and whoever I talked to ordered it. I'm not sure where they got it, but they got it for me.

[mike]

You wouldn't by chance have a model/SKU/UPC to locate it?

No, sorry I don't. However, it was very obvious that the fitting was for a Honda. In the sporting goods section, there was a grouping of fuel system accessories... fuel line kits w/bulbs, fittings, etc., and this is where I found it (by accident, wasn't even really looking for it).

--Mike

[craiglaforce]

Boater's World has almost all the quick connect fittings as I recall from a few years ago when I needed a couple.

They seemed to be good for anything related to outboards and trailers.

[Paul S]

Boater's World has almost all the quick connect fittings as I recall from a few years ago when I needed a couple.

They seemed to be good for anything related to outboards and trailers.

They do appear to have a lot. But nothing for Honda specific.

Paul

[Frank C]

Home Depot has a broad selection of bayonet fittings for compressed air systems, but they're not brass, but you might find a "style" number.

[Paul S]

I actually answered my own question. I found a Honda Marine center local (well somewhat local) and they had one. I guess there are a couple styles depending on how old it is. They did have one in stock. I picked it up on my lunch hour. Perfect match. The P/N is 16977-ZV5-A00 $16

This brings up a good question (to me..at least). If you purchase the optional fuel tanks from the Macgregor dealer when you buy the boat, does(do)the tank(s) come with the tank adapter?

Paul

[Dimitri-2000X-Tampa]

Normally, tanks do not come with any fittings since they vary by engine type....but your Mac dealer may add them on. I expect its less expensive to go to walmart or even a generic marine store though.