Pressure Tank Rebuild Kit

[dbuffington]

Hi Folks!

I'm rebuilding a pressurized ("two-line") fuel tank for a 1957 Evinrude Fastwin.

The tank is actually in very good condition, but it was leaking a bit of fuel around the upper assembly (cap/gauge/handle/primer assembly).

So I bought a rebuild kit from Vintage Outboard & Marine Supply. The problem comes when I try to reassemble everything.

The primer spring puts a lot of pressure on the diaphragm making it difficult -- for me at least -- to assemble everything without pinching or bunching the edges of the diaphragm. That leads to new and better leaks

Any suggestions for a better assembly procedure?

Thanks!
Dave

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Pressure Tank Rebuild Kit

I never mess with the pressure tanks, just a matter of personal preference. Where are you? Check out www.aomci.org and look to see if there is a chapter in your area, most have spring swap meets coming up or underway. You'll get good advice on this board, but nothing beats having someone show you how to do it and the aomci guys are great about that...plus you'll probaby come home with another toy or two to play with.