Back to the boat- Fuel tank

fetoma · #1 06-09-2017, 04:35 PM

OK guys, I had a project to get done and now I'm back to the '86 V20 I bought earlier this year. My boy has been bugging me. So I took the cover off the fuel tank. Doesn't look too horrible I'm guessing. The tag states it's a Patriot 49 gallon. My plan was to pull the sending unit out, drain the fuel, and inspect the inside. One thing I know it needs is a new line from the tank to the motor.

Any other input or thoughts from you guys would be great.

Thanks,
Frank

Blue_Runner · #2 06-09-2017, 04:42 PM

Hey Fetoma, curious how you plan to inspect the inside?

fetoma · #3 06-09-2017, 04:56 PM

Just going to look thru the sending unit hole.

Blue_Runner · #4 06-09-2017, 05:10 PM

I ask because I tried that but could not see S*** through that little hole.

Destroyer · #5 06-09-2017, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

I ask because I tried that but could not see S*** through that little hole.

Go on eBay. Do a search. Type in "Endoscope". You'll find about 50 different ads for them ranging in size from 1 to 50 meters in length. (A meter is about 3 feet) They are cheap as snot.. about $15 or less including shipping, depending on the dealer. They are all made in China and are pretty much alike so expect about 2 weeks for delivery. Buy one with the 7MM head and about 2 meters long. The wire is very flexible so you need to tape it to something that you can stick into the hole and point it where you want it to go. (I used a length of 12 gauge solid copper wire that I stripped from some 12/3 non-metalic jacket wire).
Hooks up to any phone that has Android (NOT I-Phones) or you can hook it up to a laptop computer USB port (I use my Notebook) Works very well and sin e they have their own built in LED lights you'll be able to see just about every nook and cranny you can get to. I've used mine to look at pistons in my car engine, my boat's fuel tank, the bathroom sink drain (yuck) and several other impossible to get to area's. Trust me on this one. They work.

fetoma · #6 06-10-2017, 08:05 AM

That's a great idea. Thanks Destroyer!

SkunkBoat · #7 06-10-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

Go on eBay. Do a search. Type in "Endoscope". You'll find about 50 different ads for them ranging in size from 1 to 50 meters in length. (A meter is about 3 feet) They are cheap as snot.. about $15 or less including shipping, depending on the dealer. They are all made in China and are pretty much alike so expect about 2 weeks for delivery. Buy one with the 7MM head and about 2 meters long. The wire is very flexible so you need to tape it to something that you can stick into the hole and point it where you want it to go. (I used a length of 12 gauge solid copper wire that I stripped from some 12/3 non-metalic jacket wire).
Hooks up to any phone that has Android (NOT I-Phones) or you can hook it up to a laptop computer USB port (I use my Notebook) Works very well and sin e they have their own built in LED lights you'll be able to see just about every nook and cranny you can get to. I've used mine to look at pistons in my car engine, my boat's fuel tank, the bathroom sink drain (yuck) and several other impossible to get to area's. Trust me on this one. They work.

They have one at Harbor Freight real cheap!No need for phone or computer, has its own screen.