fuel tank repairs

[phatdaddy]

woodbutcher, i had an old hydrosport with a tank issue like yours(hose stuck in the top). I took a piece of aluminum plate larger that the hole on top and drilled and tapped it to receive a fuel pickup. i used a product called liquid aluminum to bond the plate to the top of the tank. it was a quick easy fix, but i don't know how permanent, i sold the boat 3 or 4 months later.

good luck