Fuel Tank Section Drain

[Skools Out]

do not foam in the tank. they have stopped doing that as it was the cause of tank failures. don't use 5200 it is a perment bond use a silicone like the brand SeaLife is good for tank hatches.

[joe7670]

So what holds the tank in place instead of foam?

[phatdaddy]

i think the factory set up is 3/4 or 1 pvc,which is a small drain and easily clogged, i've seen where you take 1 1/2 pvc and split it down the middle and glass this in the bottom. it is the same height as the 3/4 adn a lot more drainage.

joe, i think you can use foam if you coat the tank with the coal tar epoxy.

[MDixon]

I used 1-1/4" schedule 20 PVC from the depot, perfect fit.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

do not foam in the tank. they have stopped doing that as it was the cause of tank failures. don't use 5200 it is a perment bond use a silicone like the brand SeaLife is good for tank hatches.

I was assured this foam is what you use with a poly tank ! Not sure about aluminium but hey my aluminium tank was was original which meant it lasted 20 plus years with foam but it did rotten I guess because of the water leaking into it ?
You are correct about the 5200 its one heck of a bond and expensive,I just figured I will never have to access the tank again. Time will tell :)
But I did foam the sucker in !


Finish with Gel Coat