Fuel tank removal

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by awthacker

You mean the pieces that like to get stuck under the float switch and keep the bilge running?

Ya, those and the tiny ones that like to get into and around the pump and clog it up so it burns out.

[awthacker]

Here's what they look like after pressing against wet foam for 30 yrs.

Coating it is a good idea. Then some maybe glassed wood "feet" to hold it off the bottom, and minimal foam around the sides/over the top edge, to hold it firmly in place is what I'm thinking.

I'm debating two options for drainage. Either nix the pvc and allow a gap under the bulkheads for water to flow to the back. Or glass one or two PVC pipes in and seal the fuel compartment completely.

[bradford]

I didn't foam on mine. I set the tank on pressure treated 2 by 4's which I 5200ed to the bilge and then covered with thick beads of 5200 before setting the tank on top. Be sure to let the 5200 cure before adding fuel to the new tank. This lets any water easily drain away from the tank and let the compartment dry out.

And Reel, something about the fuel sender always scared me so its disconnected. LOL.

[smokeonthewater]

Originally Posted by bradford

I didn't foam on mine. I set the tank on pressure treated 2 by 4's which I 5200ed to the bilge and then covered with thick beads of 5200 before setting the tank on top. Be sure to let the 5200 cure before adding fuel to the new tank.

hope you never have to get THAT one out.... your only hope would be trained termites to chew the wood out LOL