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macojoe 12-19-2004 02:47 PM

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I don't really have that Mass sound, I come from NY when Imwas a kid and I kind of have a 1/2 & 1/2 acent.

Its all good!!

steplift20 12-19-2004 07:56 PM

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i have a 1978 step and it has a 55 gallon belly tank thats what you probably have in it
is it plastic or aluminum i replaced mine about 10 years ago and put in a plastic one that should last a long long time
;D

Stinky_Hooker 12-21-2004 11:36 AM

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it is aluminum and i noticed yesterday that it is longer than the access panel and if I want to remove it I think i will have to cut part of the floor out.???? ::)

steplift20 12-24-2004 05:28 PM

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i replaced my tank and all you have to remove is the big panel and then you have to chop all of the foam out to remove the tank,and replace all the fuel lines when you do it ::)

Stinky_Hooker 12-27-2004 02:56 PM

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Thank steptift, I was hoping that to be the case. What should i use to put back in their...that spray foam or something???

chumbucket 12-27-2004 04:54 PM

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You can buy that two part liquid expanding foam through boating stores like West Marine or Boaters World. Just mix the two parts as directed and pour into the surrounding cavities. Make sure you measure correctly because it does expand like crazy. Then you can cut off the excess that expands over the top. It'll help keep your tank in position without shifting as well.

Stinky_Hooker 12-28-2004 02:39 AM

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Thanks chum...i hoped there was a better way.

chumbucket 12-28-2004 06:39 AM

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The stuff's easy to use.

Seakindly 12-28-2004 04:38 PM

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SH - The last boat I rebuilt, I bought 2 part expanding foam from a private plastics lab, locally. I don,t know what West or BW sells. Point is they had foams of different densities. For flotation you want maximum expansion - say a 2gal kit yields 10 cubic feet. For bedding a fuel tank you want minimum expansion - say a 2 gallon kit yields 3-5 cubic feet.

Also use a mixing tool on an electric drill. If you mix by hand the foam will start expanding before you have finished mixing.

Be careful using this stuff in enclosed places under decks. The expansion forces are for real, and you can "blow your boat". :o

Stinky_Hooker 12-28-2004 05:07 PM

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Blow it huh..WOW :o! Thanks I will be careful.


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