just wondering

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

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

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!

[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??