Draining tank?

[frankk]

I am now in process of getting ready to drain the gas tank. It appears to be 12 or so gallons, with 3 gallons or so in it.<br />I was thinking of using a siphone hose, but am not really interested in removing the tank.<br />Anything I can assess from looking at the gas in a glass bottle? My other alternative is to completely remove the tank and armstong it out of the boat. I think that I have old gas in it which may be the problem with the boat engine dying. I have that issue resolved now, (new hoses, new fuel pump, new bulb) and am turning to the source of the bad gas, the tank.<br />Frank

 

[TimW]

Re: Draining tank?

You didn't give much backgroud, but if I were working with an older boat that had been setting a long time with gas in the tank, I'd want to get a good look inside that tank. The carb(s) will probably need a complete tear-down and clean-out too.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Draining tank?

A good water seperator/filter (looks like an auto filter) is also in order.

 

[frankk]

Re: Draining tank?

Hi guys,<br />Although the boat is 30 years old, I used it several times this year and went through several tanks last year, this year just added fuel.<br />I purchased a (to be installed tomorrow) seperator and new hoses and a new pump.<br />So the tank is the last to redo/clean, etc.<br />I was just looking for advise on the tank cleaning, etc.<br />Frank

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Draining tank?

frankk <br /><br />I would syphon out as much as you can and fill it back up with fresh gas. Install the water/seperator filter before you prime it up, so it can catch any water or impurities that may be left over. An old or new primer bulb and hose make a good syphon. You should be fine after that. Might want to change out/Drain the filter after the first tank of gas.