Installing permanent poly gas tank

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bdavis

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Hello all,<br /> I just purchased a sail boat with a OMC outboard. The previous owner had placed 2- portable steel gas tanks in a locker, below the cockpit (un-vented space). I am going to replace them with a permanent "poly" gas tank<br />and have a couple of questions that someone may be able to answer.<br /> My boat does not have a ground plate, nor a bolted keel. Will the battery negative terminal suffice as a ground/ bond for the installation?<br /> Will the "squeeze bulb" on the gas fuel line work o.k. if I re-locate it close to the motor, outside of the hull at the transom, or can I eleminate it altogether?<br /> Many thanks for any assistance, and all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Bill D.
 
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its-a-sweater

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Re: Installing permanent poly gas tank

BDAVIS,<br /><br />DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE GROUNDING. I ASSUME IT'S OK IF EVERYTHING ELSE GOES TO THE BATT.<br /><br />IT DOESN'T MATTER WHICH END YOU PUT THE BULB ON AS LONG AS IT HAS THE ARROW POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF FUEL FLOW. A LESSON LEARNED THE $$$$ WAY.
 
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norman158

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Re: Installing permanent poly gas tank

i think if this where mine i would some how vent the area where the tank is mounted also
 
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bdavis

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Re: Installing permanent poly gas tank

Thanks for the info. The locker space is dorade vented (no blower). The new tank will be outside vented. Also, I appreciate the "arrow on the bulb" info. Not knowing, I had a 50/50 chance of screwing it up.<br /> I have been researching this project, but there is not a lot of info to be had.<br /> Happy New Year, Bill Davis
 
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