PLATE 4175523 - Caterpillar

In many cases the lack of space in small boats makes it advisable to install several small fuel tanks in convenient locations rather than one large one. When this occurs it is suggested that the fuel lines from all the tanks be connected to a combined fuel manifold and sediment-condensation trap as illustrated. Since this forms a common connection for all tanks, it simplifies the supplying of fuel to the engine.The baffle plates reduce fuel agitation thus trapping sediment and condensation which can be drawn off when necessary through the drain.
SEDIMENT TRAPFuel by-passed at the fuel filter housing is returned to the trap rather than the individual tanks, thereby eliminating the danger of overflow.If any of the tanks are so mounted that there is a suction lift required, then it will be essential that all of the other tank connections be tightly closed by the valves shown, or the suction lift of the pump will be broken by air leaks from another tank.