Saddle Tank Replacement
 

Does anyone know the measurements for the saddle tanks on a 1975 Steplift, or where to find them?

I'm preparing to order replacement polyurethane saddle tanks for the original aluminum saddle tanks on my 1975 StepLift, because the pickup tubes on those tanks have deteriorated and can't be replaced without cutting and welding.

I began experiencing sudden, seemingly-random fuel-cutoff symptoms when running on either saddle tank last season, even though I always had plenty of fuel. I initially thought the problems might be due to air flow restrictions or leaks. When I didn't find any such problems I began to run Internet searches for other possible causes. The comments of forum member Axespino in this thread led me in the right investigative direction:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...num=1155483677

I pulled the tanks this winter and found that the pickup ends were almost completely clogged. The mechanics at my marina told me it would make more sense to replace them with new plastic tanks than to to try to repair them, so that's what I'm now doing. I'm giving the history just to help anyone else who might run across the same problem. I suspect that what really killed those tanks after more than 30 years of trouble-free use was their first full season of running ethanol-laced gas.

Anyway, it appears that Moeller makes some tanks that will fit with minimal adaptation, but I need the exact measurements of the bottom width, top width, length, and height of my existing tanks. Unfortunately my boat is presently 60 miles away and shrink-wrapped, and I won't be able to get down there to take measurements for another few weeks. Needless to say, I'd like to order now and hit the ground running.

Does anyone have that info? Thanks in advance.

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Fitz...I babysat my saddle tanks for years after replacing w/ tanks under seat bolsters for added capacity...finally gave them away 3 years ago, so can't help...if MJ comes along, he's still packin' his saddles ;) ...

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How much money is it worth to you?? ;D
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Well with bad foot and all I went out and got it for you ;)

60" Long
17" High
6" Top Wide
3" Bottom Wide

Re: Saddle Tank Replacement
 

The walkin' wounded comes thru again!!...
8) ...

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Here is a todd tank $199
http://www.shootnhunt.com/catalog/JM...d/5900913.html

Tempo has a few that willl work (you have a littkle extra room
http://www.tempoproducts.com/2004/bd_fuel_tanks2.html

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8 days from now I won't be doing anything for 3 weeks :'(

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Maybe Willy can send ya the books I sent to him back when he had his neck operation ;) ...

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O Baby!! Hey willy you holding out?? ;)

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MJ - Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. I'll take and post some photos when I do the job to help others in the future.


Fitz

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When you get the plastic tanks how will they be mounted. The old tanks had the tab that screwed into the floor, but I don't see anything like that for the plastic tanks. I want to get the plastic tanks especially the 24 gallon tanks. Thanks