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Old 03-16-2003, 10:49 PM
ocuyler ocuyler is offline
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Default Re: gas tank

My 130 gallon tank looked OK too when I pulled it. A simple pressure test of 5 psi blew out the sending unit gasket as well as several small pitted areas. Game over. Gee is that why all the foam was soaked with fuel.

I ordered a new a new tank from SPTanks.com, which I expect this week. I'll advise how it comes out. 133 gallons worked out to around $700 F.O.B. Jersey, about $200 cheaper than the other 2 bidders. That includes dual pick-ups, electric sending unit, custom vent tube configuration, fill tube fitting, 2 part epoxy coating and built to my drawing. Freight to Rochester is around $75.

Do not underestimate the bummer of a failed fuel cell, especially in an inboard or i/o configuration.

Otto
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