Fuel Tank Removal...What a nightmare!

[bradford]

Originally Posted by csvencer

Might be a stupid question, but still gonna ask. For everyone that has replaced there tanks and found holes, did you have a leaky tank before hand or what? I have the original tank still in the deck but don't seem to have any leaks. What has been the deciding factor to pull the tank out?

-Svence

That tank looks new compared to my old one! I had a couple of fist sized holes plus a bunch of dime sized ones, so many I didn't even bother counting the small pin holes. The boat didn't have any smell of gas or leaks in the bilge. I had taken it out at least half a dozen times. It finally started to have just a slight bit of gas in the bilge. I figured it was a loose hose connection. I pulled the cover off and pushed down on the tank with my foot and gas shot up like a geyser from between the tank and the foam.

[jjjtronics]

I got tired of cleaning the carbs and finding water deposits inside them. I started using two external ( red ) 6 gal tanks and the engine runs like new and no more problems. So, I will have to replace the old tank someday. THANKS for the thread, the pictures and the info.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by bradford

That tank looks new compared to my old one! I had a couple of fist sized holes plus a bunch of dime sized ones, so many I didn't even bother counting the small pin holes. The boat didn't have any smell of gas or leaks in the bilge. I had taken it out at least half a dozen times. It finally started to have just a slight bit of gas in the bilge. I figured it was a loose hose connection. I pulled the cover off and pushed down on the tank with my foot and gas shot up like a geyser from between the tank and the foam.

This is exactly why the compartment is isolated and does NOT drain in to bilge area, the foam absorbs it and contain the smell, so yes you can have a hole and not know it ..

[Skools Out]

i've removed several that have had holes and never a leak the foam keep them sealed but the reason for the hole is the foam to begin with they say now do not foam in tanks due to that exact reason.

[phatdaddy]

so the thing that causes the problem, also fixes the problem?
sounds like a wrinkle in the time-space continuem..

[MDixon]

Went ahead and ordered the 40 gallon from fpmarine.com. Total including shipping to San Antonio was $255. They are shipping out tomorrow. Can't wait!

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by MDixon

Went ahead and ordered the 40 gallon from fpmarine.com. Total including shipping to San Antonio was $255. They are shipping out tomorrow. Can't wait!

Nice , Be sure to check and replace or remove the check valve its in the nipple shown , they are know to restrict fuel. I remove mine because it seem to be a pita to deal with once installed ..