55 gallon drum pickup tube

Thanks, I'll use this info when I try it.

csheath said:

The bung adapter will have to have a tube screwed into the bottom that is submerged in fuel.
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You need to monitor and make sure the tank float shuts the auxiliary pump off when it gets full. Pump the tank down until the auxiliary pump will run and connect to the external fuel supply. It should refill the tank and shut the auxiliary pump off so the tank doesn't over flow. I have never had a problem with mine but I have read where others have.

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Where did you purchase your bung and Inlet tube for your tank setup?

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This is just what I wrote you about. Simple, easy.

jcollings said:

Where did you purchase your bung and Inlet tube for your tank setup?

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My bung adapter came with my unit. The tube is 3/8" od aluminum I threaded 1/4 npt on one end.

is this the same type bung fuel adapter?

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Howdy,

Generator AUX fuel connections



Adapter, Container NSN 5342-00-066-1235 MFR P/N: 13211E7541
Is the 5 gallon/55 gallon bung adapter which the aux fuel line connects to.
CONSISTS OF 3/8 XT RED BRASS TUBE
¼ RED BRASS TUBE
BRASS WASHER
RUBBER RING (STOPPER)
RUBBER WASHER
STEEL WASHER
SHOULDER SCREW (2
HEAD CLAMP
FUEL HEAD ADAPTER
NIPPLE 5205X5X4

The fitting on this adapter in the picture fits the factory mep803a auxiliary fuel line?

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jcollings said:

is this the same type bung fuel adapter?

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Looks right.

Anyone here have a good recommendation for a fuel water separator to hang on 55 gallon drum for added protection?

Thank you,

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jcollings said:

Anyone here have a good recommendation for a fuel water separator to hang on 55 gallon drum for added protection?

Thank you,

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Big auction site sells some Racor knockoffs for less than $30.

jcollings said:

Anyone here have a good recommendation for a fuel water separator to hang on 55 gallon drum for added protection?

Thank you,

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I bought one at tractor supply

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Diesel storage, filtration, and handling

jcollings said:

Anyone here have a good recommendation for a fuel water separator to hang on 55 gallon drum for added protection? Thank you, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk

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I got one of these (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTXQZTT/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to put inline with a handcrank rotary pump



https://www.zoro.com/great-plains-industries-rotary-pump-123000-06/i/G1564215

or electric transfer pump (Fuel Works 12/24V for diesel)


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AXE6C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1






Filters are cheap enough. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YQSR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 less in bulk elsewhere (about $5 less at Zoro.com I found out later so I bought some).



Got all this stuff plus two 55 gal. drums, drum dollies, still waiting for the slab to be done for my garage in TN so I can start moving all this cr@p down there.

4-1/2 years to go (but who's counting?).

Norm (who tried multiple times to get formatting correct, but html wasn't working on the PC/browser for some reason but who's OCD enough to want to make a better presentation so he edited it first thing Monday morning)

I use the goldenrod filter setup on my transfer barrel. I like that you can see the condition of filter and see water collecting in the bottom of the bowl. You can also drain any water out with out taking the filter appart. I believe i paid less than $40 for one with 3/4in npt fittings

That goldenrod is the same filter I have, I also have the hand crank but I'm going to upgrade to electric.

The hand crank kind always work. I pumped two 55gal drums full K1 this past summer..then got home and pumped it out.

I love my 12v pump set up. I keep a cap on the nozzle end and everything else is sealed. All I have to do is connect the leads to one of the generator batteries, flip the switch, and start filling. The volume is equal to or better than any fuel station pump so filling is fast and easy.

I will most likely never use my auxiliary fuel set up but I'm not willing to part with it.

Instructing the wife on filling the generator tank was MUCH easier than trying to teach her how to connect the auxiliary fuel connection.