Finnish cousin – 1984 v20

[reelapeelin]

Capt Pete just put a 150 Opti on his dad's V20...they recently wet tested it and are very happy w/the performance...You'll also be happy w/the fuel economy as the Optimax motors are widely known for their fuel sipping characteristics...
Somebody did a nice job redoing your dash board...looks GREAT!
Do you know the condition of the inside of the fuel tank?...hope she's clean and ready for new fuel and take a close look at the vent and filler hoses to the tank...back in 1984 those were not compatible w/alcohol found in most fuels today in the states...are your fuels over there part alcohol?...even if not, make sure all the hoses are in good enough shape to provide your new motor w/top performance.
Thanks for the pics and keep 'em coming as your V20 comes together for you...

[Maltsu]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Do you know the condition of the inside of the fuel tank?...hope she's clean and ready for new fuel and take a close look at the vent and filler hoses to the tank...back in 1984 those were not compatible w/alcohol found in most fuels today in the states...are your fuels over there part alcohol?...even if not, make sure all the hoses are in good enough shape to provide your new motor w/top performance.

Not sure about the condition yet. I actually started by removing the fuel tank hatch and water separator filter. My plan is to renew the whole fuel line, because it doesn't make sense to risk the new motor. The hatch cover core is rotten and will redo that. Tank itself looks quite okay from top, but I'll take it off and check it out. There's some old fuel left in the tank. Pumped out about 10 gallons, but run out of canisters. Some of the fuel lines have been renewed to be compatible with ethanol. Parts of the urethan were bit soft, some were fully dry.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Maltsu

Not sure about the condition yet. I actually started by removing the fuel tank hatch and water separator filter. My plan is to renew the whole fuel line, because it doesn't make sense to risk the new motor. The hatch cover core is rotten and will redo that. Tank itself looks quite okay from top, but I'll take it off and check it out. There's some old fuel left in the tank. Pumped out about 10 gallons, but run out of canisters. Some of the fuel lines have been renewed to be compatible with ethanol. Parts of the urethan were bit soft, some were fully dry.

You're on the right track w/fuel lines and all...I've never pulled one of these tanks, but have read enough accounts here of members who have to tell you it's a painful process...unless you are SURE you have to, let me suggest you pump the rest of the old fuel out, remove the sender unit from the top of the tank and use that opening to determine if you can get it clean enough using that opening or if you gotta go ahead w/tank removal...

[ssiredfish]

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