Oliver remote fuel tank

[opposedtwin]

Haven’t really seen too many of these. I don’t own an oliver but am curious about these cans. This one has two similar looking metal knobs on the top. I assume one is used to pressurize the tank and the other must be a fill cap of sorts?

Anybody have info on them? Are rebuild (diaphragm, etc) parts still available for these?
Thanks!
Scott

[billw]

Very cool item. It looks to me like maybe the pump device would take the place of a primer bulb, rather than pressurize the tank? Anyway, if that tank gets, or is, dirty, you can sure as heck get your hands in there to clean it out! Nice design, I think!

Long live American manufacturing!

[BRUCE REINHART]

I would say that Bill is right about the pump instead of a inline primer bulb because I have a 1959 , 16hp Oliver and it has a fuel pump
I use a OMC tank and have fitted the motor with a OMC male single

[Tubs]

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A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Mumbles]

That’s not a cover on it. It’s a hatch!

[Ralph Simmons]

This is a Vintage Oliver outboard motor Fuel tank with a very rare fuel fitting. This tank was made for the first Oliver outboards in about 1955. The first ones had this 2 prong style fitting, the later 55″s had the air compressor style fittings. There is a picture of both style motors in the listing. The tank has some surface rust on it. The inside is dirty and would be cleaned to use. The plunger does move up and down. I have not used this tank. The end of the carry handle is broke off on one end. Hopefully you can judge condition by the photos.Please ask all questions before bidding. Shipping will be $20 in the US

here is a little history saw this on internet there is one on auction EBAY Item info

☆Oliver Tenda-Matic 3 Gallon gas tank motor boat outboard
Current bid:
$56.00
Shipping:
$22.43 Standard Shipping

Item number:
164569772446 THIS AUCTION IS ENDING 12/16 2020 TODAY ( ABOUT 6 HRS LEFT )

this tank was for the 1955 a writing in Peter Hunns book

• This reply was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Ralph Simmons.
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