jernstberger
Cadet
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2009
- Messages
- 8
Hi Everyone,
So far, this forum has been incredibly helpful. I trust that you can offer the same.
First, some background information. I have a 1956 Johnson Seahorse and the original fuel tank which must be manually pressurized. I have removed the fuel cap/delivery assembly from the top of the tank.
1. I have purchased a new gasket to replace the original. The original gasket seemed to either be a rubber or to have also had some form of a sealant. The new gasket that the Johnson dealer sold me is cork. Do I need to use any kind of a gasket sealant on this gasket? If so, what type is appropriate?
2. I've noticed what seem to be some interior deposits of a granular material. Could this really be rust on the interior of a fuel tank that has had oil mixed in with a gasoline? If so, do I need to really worry about it? How do I clean it out?
3. I've noticed some exterior rust and plan to smooth out the surface and paint it with a simple rust-resistant spray paint. The tank is very clearly old. At what point do I say "forget it" and just purchase a new (probably plastic) tank? How much is a tank that is appropriate to this outboard?
Thanks,
Jon
So far, this forum has been incredibly helpful. I trust that you can offer the same.
First, some background information. I have a 1956 Johnson Seahorse and the original fuel tank which must be manually pressurized. I have removed the fuel cap/delivery assembly from the top of the tank.
1. I have purchased a new gasket to replace the original. The original gasket seemed to either be a rubber or to have also had some form of a sealant. The new gasket that the Johnson dealer sold me is cork. Do I need to use any kind of a gasket sealant on this gasket? If so, what type is appropriate?
2. I've noticed what seem to be some interior deposits of a granular material. Could this really be rust on the interior of a fuel tank that has had oil mixed in with a gasoline? If so, do I need to really worry about it? How do I clean it out?
3. I've noticed some exterior rust and plan to smooth out the surface and paint it with a simple rust-resistant spray paint. The tank is very clearly old. At what point do I say "forget it" and just purchase a new (probably plastic) tank? How much is a tank that is appropriate to this outboard?
Thanks,
Jon
