Moeller 033500-36 36-Inch Aluminum Fuel Pickup Tube
Moeller 033500-36 36-Inch Aluminum Fuel Pickup Tube — Product description
The Moeller 033500-36 is a 36-inch aluminum fuel pick-up tube that draws gas from your tank up to the fuel line. It threads into the tank with a 3/8-inch NPT male fitting and hands off to your line on a 1/4-inch NPT female end. Straight aluminum construction that stands up to ethanol-blended pump fuel.
If you've ever pulled a fuel tank sender to chase down a fuel starvation problem, you know the pick-up tube does quiet, unglamorous work. This one is the Moeller 033500-36. It's a 36-inch aluminum tube that reaches down into your fuel tank and lets the fuel pump pull gas up to the line. Straight run, no bends to fight.
The threading is what matters here. One end is a 3/8-inch NPT male that screws into the tank's withdrawal fitting or sender plate. The other end is a 1/4-inch NPT female that takes your fuel line barb or hose fitting. So you get a clean transition from the tank into 1/4-inch NPT plumbing without stacking adapter on top of adapter. Both threads are standard NPT, so you're working with fittings any marine parts counter stocks.
Aluminum is the right call for a part that lives in fuel. It won't rust the way plain steel does, and it shrugs off today's ethanol-blended gas that chews through cheaper materials. At 36 inches, you've got length to trim to your tank depth. Most installers cut the tube so the open end sits just above the bottom of the tank. Close enough to draw the fuel down, high enough to skip the water and sediment that settle at the very bottom.
This is a straight replacement for boats running a top-draw aluminum or poly fuel tank. If your old pick-up tube is corroded, cracked, or you're plumbing a tank from scratch, it drops right in. Measure your tank depth before you cut. And check that your sender plate uses the 3/8-inch NPT withdrawal port, since that's the fitting this tube is built around.
It's a simple part. But a bad pick-up tube will leave you stranded with fuel in the tank and none at the engine. Keep the old one as a template for your cut length if it's still in one piece. Worth doing right the first time.
Key Features
- 36-inch aluminum tube reaches deep tanks and trims down to fit shallower ones
- 3/8-inch NPT male end threads directly into standard tank withdrawal fittings
- 1/4-inch NPT female end accepts your fuel line without extra adapters
- Aluminum construction resists corrosion and ethanol-blended fuels
- Straight configuration for clean vertical installs in top-draw tanks
- Moeller part 033500-36, a direct replacement for worn or corroded pick-up tubes
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Technical specifications
| Title | Moeller 033500-36 Aluminum Fuel Pick-Up Tube, 36 Inch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Moeller |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 033500-36 |
| UPC | 739729013144 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Tube Length | 36 Inch |
| Configuration | Straight |
| Inlet Thread | 1/4 Inch NPT Female |
| Outlet Thread | 3/8 Inch NPT Male |
| Product Type | Fuel Pick-Up Tube |
Frequently asked questions
What does a fuel pick-up tube do?
It reaches down into your fuel tank so the fuel pump can draw gas up to the line. This Moeller tube threads into the tank's withdrawal fitting with a 3/8-inch NPT male end and passes fuel out through a 1/4-inch NPT female end.
What are the thread sizes on the 033500-36?
One end is 3/8-inch NPT male, the other is 1/4-inch NPT female. The male end goes into the tank fitting and the female end takes your fuel line.
How long is the tube?
It's 36 inches. Most installers cut it to match tank depth so the open end sits just above the tank bottom.
Can I cut it down to fit my tank?
Yes. The 36-inch length gives you room to trim the tube so it draws from near the bottom of the tank without sitting in the settled water and debris.
Is it aluminum?
Yes, it's aluminum, which holds up to ethanol-blended gasoline and resists the corrosion that ruins steel tubes over time.
Will it work with ethanol-blended fuel?
Aluminum stands up to today's ethanol gas blends better than plain steel, so it's a solid choice for modern pump fuel.
