my project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[Destroyer]

Mannydvk11, I did a little research and found out what that grey thing is. As I suspected, it's a pressure regulation device. It's called a "Fuel Demand Valve". You can find out all about it at the following link:

http://www.mercurymarine.com/parts-a...e-fuel-system/

Please notice that in the description it clearly states that it's to prevent fuel from a pressurized tank entering an engine and creating a fire hazard. What isn't stated is that the pressurized tank is being mandated by the EPA (Extremely Pathetic A$$holes) to prevent fuel vapor from entering the atmosphere. (Even though pressurized tanks create a fire hazard). In other words, it's something that we could have lived without but is being forced down our throats by an overzealous government agency. So instead of the simple, cheap two-way vent (a sealable hole) that used to be on portable tanks, now there's an expensive one way valve that only allows air into the tank, but will not release vapor out, (thereby causing the tank to become pressurized as the warmed fuel expands) and a fuel demand valve system. And of course, it ain't free. If anyone has noticed the outrageous price of portable plastic gas tanks lately it's because they all must use a special plastic now so that Ethanol doesn't effect them. Just another little cost/tax being forced on us by big brother. But I digress... the grey thing is as I described it previously, a safety device.

[Starzofchaos]

Have you thought about installing a Moeller Marine fuel tank? I am planning on replacing my old tank with one of these. Since the original is untreated aluminum, and for what ever reason that Wellcraft decided to foam the tank in causing the tank to corrode even faster.

Here are the links:

http://www.moellermarine.com/oem/fuel_tanks/fuel-tanks/

Do you have the measurements on yours? I have a 1990 Fish 18 and I was told it has a 50 gallon tank.

[mannydvk11]

Originally Posted by Starzofchaos

Have you thought about installing a Moeller Marine fuel tank? I am planning on replacing my old tank with one of these. Since the original is untreated aluminum, and for what ever reason that Wellcraft decided to foam the tank in causing the tank to corrode even faster.

Here are the links:

http://www.moellermarine.com/oem/fuel_tanks/fuel-tanks/

Do you have the measurements on yours? I have a 1990 Fish 18 and I was told it has a 50 gallon tank.

sorry i have not answer for some time but yes now am looking to see how to repair the problem i do use the regular outside tank for now works OK for now

i have taken out the boat a few time after fixing the reebs and rebuilding the carbs no problems yet by the way the t-top is holding strong i really like it. i add it a all around light you can see it on the pic

here are some pics

[bradford]

Nice looking 18 Manny, where are you located?

[mannydvk11]

Thanks am in Miami florida that pic is at haulover inlet

[mannydvk11]

i was looking to buy the windshield but i know how to work acrylic my friend gave me this small peace of acrylic so i made my windshield

[buckleyjr]

Nice work Manny! You've done a great job improving your boat. Wish I was in Miami.