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Ready to Install Tank
OK.. I have the new tank for my '89 V. I was fortunate to find the original manufacturer in Perry, FL. They shipped an original replacement they had in stock for a very reasonable price. I have the new hoses (fill, vent and feed), the new thru-hull vent, new deck fill, sending unit and gauge. (I'm not messing around with fuel problems anymore)
It was a real pia getting the old tank out but I was able to do it with just a come-along and 3 2x4's nailed together and laid across the gunwales. The reason it was such a pia is because all of the foam at the front and rear of the tank took up all of the "wiggle room" I have a gallon of 2-part foam that will produce up to 4 cubic feet of foam. What I'm thinking of doing is foaming in the corners and sides only, just in case it ever needs to be removed again. I'm also thinking of adhering the rubber strips that the old tank was seated on to the new tank with 5200. That is at the sugestion of the tank manufacturer. Any input, good or bad, or any suggestions or things I should be aware of would be greatly appreciated. Thanks RIBoater 
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05-27-2009, 10:46 AM
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People have been serching for the original manufacture of the tanks for years, how'd you find them?
When I put mine in, I just used a little foam to hold it in place and strapped it down.
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05-27-2009, 10:58 AM
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The company used to be the old Aluminum Fabricated Products (the aluminum tanks with the blue labels). They e-mailed me the print for the tank and it was exact - down to the placement of the grounding tabs. I deleted my e-mails from them but I will track their contact info down and post it.
One question - How did you attach the straps?
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05-27-2009, 11:04 AM
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Found it. the name of the company is RDS Aluminum. The person who helped me was excellent. He is available at [email protected] . Incidentally, they were willing to build the tank, complete with any modifications I wanted (i.e. an inch shorter so it would go in a little easier) for the same price of just over $300 plus shipping.
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05-27-2009, 11:52 AM
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Website Link
http://www.rdsaluminum.com/
Nice find I will bookmark this ..
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05-28-2009, 07:01 PM
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Thought both of them looked familiar.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=9756
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