1973 Tsunami fuel tank problems any suggestions?

[MMikeB]

Just repowered a 73 Tsunami i purchased and thought i would have it on the water this week. I put some gas in it and when i got it home there was a bout 2 gallons in the bilge. I am replacing my feed hose but i also found a hole on top of the gas tank right above the weld of the main feed. Don't know if i should get out my wallet to have a custom one made or try to patch this one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Mike 1973 Tsunami 350 MPI, Bravo 1

[osprey]

I just glassed my tank against popular advice. The only reason I did it, was because it wasn't leaking. I was told that I would have to totally incase the tank for it to work. I took a dremel and ground out all corrosion spots. there were very many. I felt like a dentist. I used epoxy resin and 1.5 oz mat. Wet the tank with epoxy and brushed through the wet with a stainless brush to aide adhesion. I had it half done and read an article about ethanol gas eating through polyester resin. fiberglassman said to make sure I used vinylester resin. I thought I'd go further and use epoxy resin. Epoxy is not chemically resistant to alcohol either. Vinylester is resistant. I kept on glassing. I hope that because the tank does not leak, ethanol will not come in contact with the epoxy that I used.
Anyway, If you have holes in the top, you certainly have holes to be in the bottom. After all I did on my tank,(that did not leak) I can tell you that it is a hell of alot work and if I were you, I'd have one made. Expect to pay min. $9/gal for a tank. good luck1

[joseeli8797]

I just priced a new tank for a customer friday the 14th of April and the new price is 12.00 per gallon average alluminum keeps going up with everything else good luck. Jose

[joema]

same boat same problem .getting new tank made now Ezell Ind. perry fl 8506209030 710.00 shiped to cape cod w sender DO IT RIGHT

[MMikeB]

What is the name and number of the place making the tank?

[joseeli8797]

The name is sunshine tanks in miami I wont have the number until I go back to work on monday but you can call 411 and get number with name good luck. Jose

[joema]

Best deal i found 98 gallon 710.00 shiiped Ezell industries 850 578 2558 PERRY FL> ask for tarance

[EagleOCNJ]

I just paid 800 plus tax for a 145 gal for my 23 in New Jersey. He put my sending unit in a different spot which sucks but good deal