just wondering

[flatliner]

i have a1974 v2o and was wondering if the tank has an acess panal to clean the tank

[msbhammer]

Submit pictures of your boat and we will take it from there. ;D

[Sea_Rover]

I can tell you my 74 does not...I did have one that leaked...I cut it open and found it very clean...original tanks from RPS in Florida

[flatliner]

well im hoping not to have to cut it open but i think there might be dirt in it after a few hours of trolling it cut out on me when i give it gas i just had the carb rebilt chaned the filters and the vent dosent seem to be clogged so i dont know what to try next

[macojoe]

I have a 75, do you have the side tanks X 2?? I am sure you do.

Take them out, its not hard to do, remove the sending unit and you will have 2+" hole there, wash out with water, degreaser what have you, make sure that you rinse well!!
Set in the sun to dry foe a day re assamble with all new hoses and cleaned vents.
Change the filters, one inline and one on the motor, if OB. Check and replace ball pump.

On a scale of 1 to 10 this is a 3 for hardness, because of the fill hoses. They can be a bit of a pain.

one day job, but 2 for the dry time.

Now you ready to go!!

Heres what I found in my tanks, and alot of dirt also!

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/Picture_025.sized.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Flatliner, my '74 had 2 saddle tanks also...they're really not hard to pull and clean...

MJ, that's amazin' those items in your tanks... :o...

[macojoe]

Yes, one is a bottle from a Marine Tex Hardner. I belive the chain and the wire are from a old gas tank cover that held the cover on till the chain let go.
As for the tape and clamp. Your guess is as good as any?? I bought it this way.

[reelapeelin]

Flatliner w/what MJ got outta his tanks, I'd tell ya to pull 'em and clean 'em...are your tanks under the gunwales??