Re: 76 MA fuel tank replacement
Oh man, just what I needed to see. Having difficulties with my 79 MA fuel cell as well. Ran her Monday with a 6 gallon portable tank and whatever made it through the fuel/water seperator has made it to the carbs. A week earlier 30 gallons fresh gas over 15 gallons from last year. Ran perfectly until we made the ocean and really ran her for a few minutes. Coming back I couldn't keep up with Part I, or get over 48 revs.. Planned to use a remote fuel pump, run through Racor into temporary portable tanks until I got down to two or three gallons then place hose in fill, to recirculate until tank was "clean". There should be 40 or so gallons in the 72 gallon tank.
Last summer of minimal use I thought I may have noticed heavier than usual fumes coming up through the rigging hole inside the console. My question is do I have an original tank because the 90* fuel fill seems taller than would have been factory. In other words, there is a six inch square piece of fiberglass with non-skid, but no core or glass below. The fuel hatch is my only soft spot in the boat and has to be recored, but this 6" spot is supported by this larger than factory fill. It is located between the original captains chairs, and gives access to the fill and sending unit. Without pictures, does this sound like the original fuel cell? Thanks. Mike.
BTW, that new tank looks sweet. A little pricier than the new Garmin 540s I was hoping to purchase this year.
I know I could never replace this boat but I feel like this baby is just not getting the fishing time she deserves. 1999 Johnson 175 (60* block) with 130 hours. I just don't get offshore enough and the Whalers are a no brainer.
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