Very frustrated, folks.
I started a deck rebuild on a 1982 Tomahawk 16' fiberglass boat. It turned into a full rebuild, save the transom and 120HP I/O, which were pristine.
The 20 gallon internal aluminum gas tank was gummed up, so it was removed, flushed with water and soap, then rocked with acetone and bolts, flushed again, vacuumed clean and re-installed with new hoses, sender unit, etc. New floor glassed in and the rest of the build, too.
I filled it with 10 gallons today to prep for the first voyage, and the tank leaks. It did not leak water, but slowly leaks gas. I was able to siphon all but about 1/2 gallon back out, tipped the boat way up to let the rest drain from the bilge and will scrub it clean with soap water, etc.
So this job is screwed, as it appears the tank has to be removed and repaired or replaced. But I don't have any interest in destroying my work to do so. I just want to rip around a lake for the rest of the Summer.
So, what think you folks?
Can I just pick up a portable tank and run it into my I/O minus the primer bulb? What would I need to do to make this work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I started a deck rebuild on a 1982 Tomahawk 16' fiberglass boat. It turned into a full rebuild, save the transom and 120HP I/O, which were pristine.
The 20 gallon internal aluminum gas tank was gummed up, so it was removed, flushed with water and soap, then rocked with acetone and bolts, flushed again, vacuumed clean and re-installed with new hoses, sender unit, etc. New floor glassed in and the rest of the build, too.
I filled it with 10 gallons today to prep for the first voyage, and the tank leaks. It did not leak water, but slowly leaks gas. I was able to siphon all but about 1/2 gallon back out, tipped the boat way up to let the rest drain from the bilge and will scrub it clean with soap water, etc.
So this job is screwed, as it appears the tank has to be removed and repaired or replaced. But I don't have any interest in destroying my work to do so. I just want to rip around a lake for the rest of the Summer.
So, what think you folks?
Can I just pick up a portable tank and run it into my I/O minus the primer bulb? What would I need to do to make this work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.