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fuel tank 19 outrage 1974
1531665anthony	#1  Posted on 03/23/09 - 6:39 AM
Member Posts: 83 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/16/07	I hate to do it but i must take it out. There is pitting on the top so what is on the bottom? My question: Is the bottom of the tank glued down or is it just the sides that have been foamed in?
Blue_Northern	#2  Posted on 03/23/09 - 7:24 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 532 Comments: 5 Joined: 09/04/07	The bottom is not glued down. Once you remove the foam from the sides the tank will pop right out. There is no easy way about this job! I tried everything before just digging out the foam. I even flooded the tank cavity to try to get the hydraulic pressure to pressure to pop the tank. It just made the job wet and bad. Rob 1973 Outrage/Lo-Pro Conversion
sraab928	#3  Posted on 03/23/09 - 8:39 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	Rob is correct.... Check out my project page - On one of the pages there are pics of the tank removal. Its not fun but needed. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...rowstart=0 Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
1531665anthony	#4  Posted on 03/23/09 - 1:14 PM
Member Posts: 83 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/16/07	Thanks, What if the tank can not be repaired? Can it be repaired and should I or should i try and have one made? Does any one sell these tanks? What should it be made of? Glass, alum. plastic?
womms	#5  Posted on 03/23/09 - 1:52 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 122 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/06/08	The original tank was made by Florida Marine Tanks and replacement tanks are available through them. All you have to do is give them the dimensions of your old tank. I have read that many members of WC have bought tanks from FMT. Gigem just got one for his '77 Outrage, and I think that he was pleased with the quality. Michael 1989 Outrage 22' Whaler Drive, 2014 Honda 250
1531665anthony	#6  Posted on 03/23/09 - 2:37 PM
Member Posts: 83 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/16/07	Thanks a million. all you guys have made my project a good experience. Rob, I'm with you but you have showed me the way. thanks
gigem	#7  Posted on 03/23/09 - 5:47 PM
Member Posts: 136 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/08	Yes, I bought a tank from FMT. Fit like a glove.
1531665anthony	#8  Posted on 03/23/09 - 6:47 PM
Member Posts: 83 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/16/07	was that alum. construction?
gigem	#9  Posted on 03/24/09 - 4:59 AM
Member Posts: 136 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/08	identical to original, except no mechanical fuel gauge. came with electrical sender, so I had to buy a gauge for the dash.
1531665anthony	#10  Posted on 04/15/09 - 5:12 PM
Member Posts: 83 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/16/07	I pulled it out. It took some doing but after much pain it came right up. I would rather go back with plastic. What do you think?
womms	#11  Posted on 04/15/09 - 7:47 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 122 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/06/08	I would too, but if the 19' is any thing like my 21' you will have a hard time finding a tank to fit in the hull space. Most plastic below deck tanks are too tall. I have conceded that a coated FMT is the only way to go. I feel like I have exhausted every other option (stock/custom stainless, poly, aluminum), but for that space the original tank seems like the best solution. The only thing that I am not sure of is what is the best way to secure the tank. Edited by womms on 04/16/09 - 8:02 AM Michael 1989 Outrage 22' Whaler Drive, 2014 Honda 250