Author Topic: need serious help with fuel tanks (Read 439 times)

jbock24 · « **on:** December 25, 2011, 12:09:56 PM »

Have a 18' kona with 455 olds.. Just got the boat last summer. When I picked it up both fiberglass tanks (2 10's) were full of gas that had been sitting for over 6 years. Drained it the best I could. But no matter what I do I'm still sucking bad gas from the tanks.. I don't know what to do.. Is there away to flush the tanks? Or do I need to cut them out and build new ones? If so I will need some guidance on what to do! Thanks guys, Jacob

mobboss · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:20:47 PM »

that is going to depend how much is still in there! your best bet is to take them to your local radiator shop and have them hot tanked!at the same time they will pressure test them!

jbock24 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:33:38 PM »

Will that require me removing the tanks from the boat? Or can they do it while still in the boat? Thats my whole problem the tanks are glassed in and want to try and avoid cutting them out.. thanks

lbhsbz · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2011, 02:16:44 PM »

I would strongly recommend getting rid of the glass tanks and replacing with aluminum or stainless. Modern fuel tends to break down the resins, and you end up with the problem you're experiencing, as well as leaks, fire, etc....

Nixonnow · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2011, 02:46:45 PM »

I recently went through this. I had fiberglass tanks in my hallett and the passenger side tank was leaking. I tried to patch it up again and again. But no luck. I finally had to find some aluminum tanks and put them in my boat. But like others have said....get rid of those fiberglass tanks as soon as possible. It is just an accident waiting to happen. Take it from me.

jbock24 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2011, 04:12:31 PM »

Cool thanks guys.. Anyone have recommendations for company's who have pre made tanks, or a place that can make me a pair

Your Mom · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2011, 05:15:26 PM »

Used saddle tanks are easy to find...Like if someone is parting out a boat. Post a pic of your boat/tanks/interior set up. Try a WTB in this site and performance boat spam...you might find a set for free.

HaulsBalls · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2011, 05:18:12 PM »

Like these guys have said, the resin breaks down with newer fuels and WILL leak eventually. Not fun when you're on the water and have this happen so fix it no before it's too late. Imco makes tanks for marine use or you can look around for someone with spun aluminum ones, there are a few guys around this site that have some for sale just get some measurements to know what is going to fit in your boat. I just picked up some for my boat and will be working on the same repair before the next season starts.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2011, 06:12:19 PM »

In case anyone does need their tanks cleaned I took my boat to a place in long beach harbor area where they basically pressure washed my tanks. I had put acetone in it, etc and I kept getting clogged filters after multiple tanks. Just a bunch of dirt that was stuck to the bottoms after sitting for so long. They drained my tanks, cleaned, and filled for like $150 which might seem expensive but then again what do you do with 20+ gallons of dirty gooey gasoline?

76NORDIC · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2011, 11:39:52 AM »

I have a pair of tanks for sale

jbock24 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:08:02 PM »

What size are they? I don't have exact specs on me right now of what I need.. Any pics?

76NORDIC · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2011, 07:12:01 AM »

I'l post some up tonight

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