Gas Tank Removal

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   I owm a 1982 ski nautique. 351 motor. Last year the fuel gauge crapped out so its time to fix it. I was also going to run new pilot tubes for my speedos while the tank was out. Ok so the question has anyone successful y removed AND reinstalled there tank??

, thanks Joe

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82wake2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February-14-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 240	Post Options Post Reply Quote 82wake2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Gas Tank Removal Posted: January-27-2009 at 11:33pm
	I owm a 1982 ski nautique. 351 motor. Last year the fuel gauge crapped out so its time to fix it. I was also going to run new pilot tubes for my speedos while the tank was out. Ok so the question has anyone successful y removed AND reinstalled there tank?? , thanks Joe
	Joe 1982 ski nautique 2001 "Lady of the Wake"

critter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-11-2008 Location: New Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote critter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-27-2009 at 11:56pm
	I removed the tank in my 80 to replace the sending unit. My old sending unit was actually seperated from the top mount. It was laying in the bottom of the tank. Tank was not too bad getting out. The hose clamps were rusted and had to be broken off. Getting the hoses off was not to bad. I installed a universal sending unit but it was not compatable with my guage. Had to replace my guage. But now all is well again.
	1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda

dwcar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: February-11-2007 Location: Houston Texas Status: Offline Points: 1103	Post Options Post Reply Quote dwcar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-28-2009 at 12:18am
	I took mine out of my 83 SN. After undoing the hose clamps I took the screws out of the gas fill on top and lifted the gas fill and hose thru the top of the hull. There are 4 bolts that hold the gas tank down. One on each corner. Remove the line from your overfill and your gas gauge wires. You should be able to slide it out.
	83Ski

MaddMarxx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-29-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1741	Post Options Post Reply Quote MaddMarxx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-28-2009 at 8:45pm
	82wake2001...you may want to replace the short pieces of exhaust hose that run out the back of the boat also, while you have the tank out!

82wake2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February-14-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 240	Post Options Post Reply Quote 82wake2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-29-2009 at 3:10pm
	Yes thats an excellent idea.....good thinking MaddMarxx
	Joe 1982 ski nautique 2001 "Lady of the Wake"

pmt2234 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: June-14-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote pmt2234 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-09-2009 at 4:57pm
	In my '84 2001, I've had mine out and back in. Get the thing as empty as possible before you start. That will help. I agree that replacing the last bits of exhaust hose is a good idea, removing the tank is a PITA. I replaced the short piece of fuel filler hose, the vent hose and the whole fuel line while I was at it. Some of the blower hose was shot too. Snap a few pics on disassembly, that will help. Pay attention to the ground wire from the tank to the fuel fill fitting, that's important.

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